DECONGESTANT | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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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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