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Stimulant

//ˈstɪmjʊlənt// adj, noun

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Acting as a stimulant. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    that stimulates wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.

    "Milk of chameleon was recommended as an erotic stimulant by Avicenna."

  2. 2
    a drug that temporarily quickens some vital process wordnet
  3. 3
    Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.

    "[T]ouching the much vexed question of stimulants he relished a glass of choice old wine in season as both nourishing and bloodmaking and possessing aperient virtues (notably a good burgundy which he was a staunch believer in) […]"

  4. 4
    any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action wordnet

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