Excitant (Noun)
Meaning
A drug that temporarily quickens some vital process.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The new stimulant released by the pharmaceutical company claimed to be the most potent excitant on the market.
- Her doctor warned her about the risks of using the excitant before a big workout.
- As an athlete, she had learned to carefully manage her intake of the excitant to avoid negative side effects.
- Scientists discovered a natural excitant in a plant species found only in the remote jungles of South America.
- In large doses, the excitant caused unpredictable changes in blood pressure, so the doctor limited its use.