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antidote

an·ti·dote [ ánti dt ] (plural an·ti·dotes)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. substance that counteracts poison: a substance that counteracts the effects of a toxin

2. welcome relief or remedy: something that will take away or reduce the bad effects of something unpleasant or undesirable
an antidote to boredom

[15th century. Via Latin< Greek antidoton< antididonai "give against" < didonai "give"]

an·ti·dot·al [ ànti dṓt'l ] adjective
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