expectorant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An agent or drug used to cause or induce the expulsion of phlegm from the lungs.
adj
  1. Causing or assisting the expulsion of phlegm.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

expectorant expectorants

Etymology

From expectorate + -ant.

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