relaxant
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re·lax·ant
/ rəˈlaksənt/
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n.
a drug used to promote relaxation or reduce tension:
a muscle relaxant.
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a thing having a relaxing effect:
sex can be a great relaxant.
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adj.
causing relaxation.
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