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relaxant
[/rɪˈlæksənt/]
noun
masculine
pl: relaxants
relaxante
1.
a substance or medication that reduces tension, stiffness, or muscular rigidity
The doctor prescribed a muscle relaxant for his back pain.
O médico prescreveu um relaxante muscular para sua dor nas costas.
2.
something that promotes relaxation or relieves stress
A warm bath can be a natural relaxant.
Um banho quente pode ser um relaxante natural.
Synonyms
muscle relaxer
sedative
tranquilizer
soothing agent
Antonyms
stimulant
excitant
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
relaxante
commonly used for medications and muscle relaxers
São Paulo
relaxante
standard usage in medical context
Portugal
relaxante
used similarly to Brazilian Portuguese; sometimes 'miorrelajante' for muscle relaxants
Related Idioms & Phrases
muscle relaxant
jaw relaxant
throat relaxant
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