excitant

• Adjetivo raro e datado em inglês que significa ter a propriedade de excitar, estimular ou provocar reação; em português não há equivalente de uso corrente, sendo mais natural recorrer a paráfrases.

An obsolete adjective meaning tending to excite or stimulate; now rarely used in modern English.

1. Stimulating or excitingC1formalmedical

   Capable of increasing activity or causing excitement, especially in a physiological or nervous system context.

   Estimulante ou excitante

   • The excitant properties of caffeine are well documented.
   • Certain excitant drugs can increase heart rate and alertness.
   • The doctor warned about the excitant effects of the medication.

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• Substantivo que designa uma substância ou agente que estimula ou acelera temporariamente um processo fisiológico ou vital do organismo.

A noun referring to a substance or agent that temporarily stimulates or accelerates a physiological or vital process in the body.

1. Stimulant substanceC1formalmedical

   A drug or agent that temporarily quickens some vital process, such as heart rate or mental activity.

   Estimulante

   • Caffeine is a common excitant found in coffee and tea.
   • The doctor prescribed a mild excitant to help with the patient's low energy levels.
   • Certain excitants can have side effects if taken in large doses.

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