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expectorative

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

expectorativenoun

expectoratives

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

/ɪkˈspɛktɚətɪv/

Definitions

A medicine or other agent that promotes the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract.

The doctor prescribed an expectorative to help loosen the patient's phlegm.

Synonyms

sputum-inducing agent

expectorativeadjective

more expectorative

Comp.

most expectorative

Super.

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

Translations

The doctor prescribed an expectorative syrup to help with the cough.

Врач прописал отхаркивающий сироп, чтобы помочь с кашлем.

Definitions

Relating to or having the ability to promote the discharge of mucus from the respiratory tract.

The expectorative properties of the medicine helped clear her chest congestion.

Synonyms