suppressant
noun
sup·pres·sant
sə-ˈpre-sᵊnt 
: an agent (such as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
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That’s because their drop boxes have a dry chemical fire suppressant system that activates in response to heat, similar to those seen in commercial kitchens, Scott explained.
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Eric Levenson, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
This includes resting to give your body time to recover, staying hydrated to help thin mucus for easier expulsion, and using over-the-counter medications, such as cough suppressants or pain relievers, to manage symptoms.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Officials said fire suppressant protected nearly all the ballots in the Oregon drop box.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
All ballot boxes in Multnomah and Clark counties – where Portland and Vancouver are located, respectively – have fire suppressant installed, election officials said at a news conference Monday.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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Eric Levenson, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
This includes resting to give your body time to recover, staying hydrated to help thin mucus for easier expulsion, and using over-the-counter medications, such as cough suppressants or pain relievers, to manage symptoms.
—Jake Parks, Discover Magazine, 22 Oct. 2024
Officials said fire suppressant protected nearly all the ballots in the Oregon drop box.
—Layla Ferris, CBS News, 30 Oct. 2024
All ballot boxes in Multnomah and Clark counties – where Portland and Vancouver are located, respectively – have fire suppressant installed, election officials said at a news conference Monday.
—Chris Boyette, CNN, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Suppressant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/suppressant. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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suppressant
noun
sup·pres·sant
sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt
: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
a cough suppressant
Medical Definition
suppressant
1 of 2 adjective
sup·press·ant
sə-ˈpres-ᵊnt
suppressant
2 of 2 noun
: an agent (as a drug) that tends to suppress or reduce in intensity rather than eliminate something
a cough suppressant
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