decongestive

UK
/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒɛs.tɪv/
US
/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒɛs.tɪv/
decongestivenoun
decongestives
pl
UK
/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒɛs.tɪv/
US
/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒɛs.tɪv/
Countable noun meaning ‘a decongestant’
Definitions
A medication or other agent that relieves bodily congestion, especially nasal congestion.
Take a decongestive before bedtime to reduce sinus pressure.
Synonyms
nose decongestant
nasal decongestant
decongestive medication
decongestive agent
decongestiveadjective
more decongestive
Comp.
most decongestive
Super.
UK
/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒɛs.tɪv/
US
/ˌdiː.kənˈdʒɛs.tɪv/
Translations
The doctor recommended a decongestive treatment for my sinus issues.
Врач рекомендовал противозастойное лечение для моих проблем с пазухами.
Definitions
Relating to or having the effect of relieving congestion, especially in the nasal passages.
The decongestive properties of the medication helped her breathe more easily during the cold.