单词 | decongestant |
释义 | decongestant, a. and n.|diːkənˈdʒɛstənt| [f. de- II. 1 + congest v. + -ant1.] A. adj. = decongestive a. B. n. A decongestive agent.
1950Therapeutic Notes Dec. 259 Benylin Expectorant is antispasmodic, decongestant, expectorant, [etc.]. 1952Official Gaz. (U.S. Pat. Off.) 1 July 23/1 Decongestants, Digestants. 1958Falconer & Norman Drug, Nurse, Patient xviii. 294 While nasal decongestants do have value, as a general rule there is a great tendency to overuse this type of medication. 1962Which? Apr. 123/1 Decongestants constrict blood vessels and relieve the burning feeling and heaviness in the eyes. 1965C. Andrewes Common Cold iv. 173 People then tend to take more of the decongestant spray. 1966in G. N. Leech Eng. in Advertising xviii. 159 Never go to bed with a cold without decongestant Vick Vapour Rub. |

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