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excitant

Syllabification: (ex·cit·ant)
Pronunciation: /ikˈsītnt/
Definition of excitant

noun

Biology
  • a substance that elicits an active physiological or behavioral response.

Origin:

early 17th century: perhaps suggested by French excitant

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