Looking for the meaning of the word DECONGESTANT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DECONGESTANT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Decongestant
Speech Type: Adjective
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdiːk(ə)nˈdʒɛst(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
(chiefly of a medicine) used to relieve nasal congestion
Short Definition:(chiefly of medicine) used to relieve nasal congestion
Examples:- decongestant nasal sprays can ease swollen nasal passages
Word: Decongestant
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˌdiːk(ə)nˈdʒɛst(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a decongestant medicine
Short Definition:decongestant medicine
Examples:- a common and widely available decongestant
- a three-day supply of decongestant
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