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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A component of a mixture product which does not directly contribute to the product's primary goal, but helps to make the product more stimulating to the consumer or to assist the active ingredient in some small manner.

Synonyms

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drug componentpharmaceutical excipient

Antonyms

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activesapidrug componentretinol

Etymology

From in- + active ingredient.