Counteractant: meaning, definitions and examples

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counteractant

[ kənˈtɛrˌæktənt ]

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chemical agent

A substance that neutralizes or counteracts the effects of another substance.

Synonyms

antidote, corrective, neutralizer

Examples of usage

The counteractant was added to the solution to prevent a chemical reaction.
The scientist used a counteractant to balance the pH levels in the experiment.

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medicine

A drug or treatment that opposes the action of a disease or condition.

Synonyms

antagonist, cure, remedy

Examples of usage

The doctor prescribed a counteractant to alleviate the symptoms of the flu.
The counteractant helped reduce the inflammation in the patient's joints.

Translations

Translations of the word "counteractant" in other languages:

🇵🇹 antagonista

🇮🇳 विरोधी

🇩🇪 Gegenspieler

🇮🇩 antagonis

🇺🇦 антагоніст

🇵🇱 antagonista

🇯🇵 拮抗薬

🇫🇷 antagoniste

🇪🇸 antagonista

🇹🇷 antagonist

🇰🇷 길항제

🇸🇦 مضاد

🇨🇿 antagonista

🇸🇰 antagonista

🇨🇳 拮抗剂

🇸🇮 antagonist

🇮🇸 andstæðingur

🇰🇿 антагонист

🇬🇪 ანტაგონისტი

🇦🇿 antagonist

🇲🇽 antagonista

Word origin

The term 'counteractant' originated from the combination of 'counteract' and the suffix '-ant', which denotes something that performs an action. The word 'counteract' comes from the Latin word 'contra-' meaning against, and 'agere' meaning to act. Therefore, 'counteractant' refers to something that acts against or neutralizes the effects of another substance or condition.