WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

sternutator

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sternutator has 1 sense
  1. sternutator, sternutatory - a chemical substance that causes sneezing and coughing and crying; "police used a sternutatory to subdue the mob"
    --1 is a kind of compound, chemical compound

Definitions from the Web

Sternutator

Definition:

A sternutator refers to anything that induces or causes sneezing.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun: sternutator, sternutators
  • Adjective: sternutatory

Senses:

  1. Medical: A substance or agent that promotes sneezing for therapeutic purposes.
  2. Showbiz: A stage prop used to simulate sneezing in theatrical performances or movies.

Usage:

Noun:

1. The sternutator was used in the play to create a comedic effect during the sneezing scene.

2. The doctor prescribed a sternutator to help clear the patient's congested sinuses.

Adjective:

1. The actor utilized a sternutatory powder to mimic a realistic sneeze on stage.

2. The sternutatory effect of the pepper made him sneeze uncontrollably.

Related Products:

Explore related products on Amazon:

sternotherus sternotomy sternpost sternuatory sternum sternuously sternutation sternutative sternutator sternutatory sternutory sternwheeler steroid-laced steroid steroid alcohol steroid hormone steroidal

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | Network & desktop search | Search My Network | LAN Find | Reminder software | Software downloads | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus