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Definitions from WordNet

Noun relaxant has 1 sense
  1. relaxant - a drug or treatment that relaxes and relieves tension
    --1 is a kind of
    drug; treatment
    --1 has particulars: muscle relaxant
    Derived form: verb relax4

Definitions from the Web

Relaxants

Definition

Relaxants refer to substances, drugs, or activities that help calm or soothe the body and mind, promoting relaxation and reducing stress or tension.

Part of Speech

Noun

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Medicinal Relaxants

In medicine, relaxants are drugs designed to relieve muscle stiffness or tension, such as muscle relaxants used to treat muscle spasms or skeletal muscle conditions.

Sample Sentence:

After a strenuous workout, John took a muscle relaxant to ease the tension in his muscles.

Sense 2: Natural Relaxants

Natural relaxants include herbs, essential oils, or activities known to have a calming effect on the body and mind, such as yoga, meditation or aromatherapy.

Sample Sentence:

Mary often uses lavender essential oil as a natural relaxant to help her unwind before bedtime.

Sense 3: Popular Relaxants

Popular relaxants can include various methods like listening to music, taking a warm bath, reading a book, or engaging in hobbies to relax and reduce stress.

Sample Sentence:

After a long day at work, Sarah finds relaxation by soaking in a hot bath and reading her favorite novel.

Sense 4: Local Relaxants

Local relaxants refer to substances or activities that are popular and commonly used within a specific region or locality.

Sample Sentence:

In some cultures, herbal tea made from indigenous plants is considered a local relaxant and is often consumed to unwind after a busy day.

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