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Definition of relaxant

relaxant

/rɪˈlæksənt/
re · lax · ant
Plural:relaxants
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Adjective:relaxant
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relaxant Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A drug, treatment, or agent that promotes relaxation or reduces tension, especially in muscles.

Example

"The physician prescribed a mild muscle relaxant to ease the patient's severe back spasms."

2

A chemical lotion or cream applied to the hair to straighten or loosen natural curls.

Example

"The stylist applied a gentle relaxant to smooth the client's tightly coiled hair."

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• adjective

1

Causing or tending to produce relaxation, especially by reducing physical or muscular tension.

Example

"Chamomile tea is widely appreciated for its mild relaxant properties before bedtime."

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• Nearby Words

relativity
relaunch
relax
relaxant
relaxation
relaxed
relaxedly

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin relaxantem, the present participle of relaxare ('to loosen or slacken'), formed from re- ('back') and laxus ('loose').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Relaxant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/relaxant
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