stimulant

UK
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
US
/ˈstɪmjələnt/

Translations

stimulantnoun
stimulants
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UK
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
US
/ˈstɪmjələnt/
stimulantSubstance ou agent qui stimule l’activité physiologique ou nerveuse ; emploi courant en médecine et en pharmacologie.
Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee and tea.
La caféine est un stimulant courant que l’on trouve dans le café et le thé.
stimulantadjective
UK
/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
US
/ˈstɪmjələnt/
stimulantQui stimule, qui favorise l’activité ou l’intérêt ; aussi employé en médecine pour ce qui stimule les fonctions nerveuses ou physiologiques.
The stimulant effect of the new policy was evident in the increased productivity of the team.
L’effet stimulant de la nouvelle politique était évident dans l’augmentation de la productivité de l’équipe.

Definitions

stimulantnoun
A substance that raises levels of physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Caffeine is a common stimulant found in coffee and tea.
An agent, especially a drug, that temporarily quickens some vital process or the functional activity of some organ or part.
The doctor prescribed a stimulant to help with the patient's attention deficit disorder.
Something that incites or quickens action, feeling, or thought.
The motivational speaker served as a stimulant for the team, inspiring them to achieve their goals.
stimulantadjective
Having the quality of stimulating or encouraging activity or interest.
The stimulant effect of the new policy was evident in the increased productivity of the team.
Serving to stimulate physiological or nervous activity, especially by acting as a drug.
The beverage's stimulant ingredients kept her alert during the long drive.