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depressant
de·pres·sant [ di préss'nt ]


noun  (plural de·pres·sants)
Definition:
 
sedative: a drug or agent that slows the body's vital functions


adjective 
Definition:
 
with slowing effect: able to sedate or lower the rate of the body's vital functions
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