OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 19916

stimulant

/ˈstɪmjʊlənt/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
estimulante
A substance that acts to increase physiological or nervous activity in the body.
Milk of chameleon was recommended as an erotic stimulant by Avicenna.
“Uppers” are what’s known as stimulants while “downers” are what is classified as depressants. […] Uppers increased cardiovascular and respiratory functions to dangerous degrees th…
estimulante
Something that promotes activity, interest, or enthusiasm.
I was never to feel anything comparable under the influence of orthodox religious stimulants.
[T]ouching the much vexed question of stimulants he relished a glass of choice old wine in season as both nourishing and bloodmaking and possessing aperient virtues (notably a good…
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