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expectorative

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

Translations

expectorativenoun

expectoratives

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

/ɪkˈspɛktɚətɪv/

Synonyms

sputum-inducing agent

expectorativeadjective

more expectorative

Comp.

most expectorative

Super.

/ɪkˈspɛktərətɪv/

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

Врач прописал отхаркивающий сироп, чтобы помочь с кашлем.

Synonyms

expectorativenoun

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.

expectorativeadjective

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.