relaxant

1 of 2

adjective

re·​lax·​ant ri-ˈlak-sənt 

: of, relating to, or producing relaxation

an anesthetic and relaxant agent

relaxant

2 of 2

noun

: a substance (such as a drug) that relaxes

specifically : one that relieves muscular tension

Examples of relaxant in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Ashwagandha comes with natural relaxant properties to calm down your mind and recharge your brain. —Discover Magazine, 29 Apr. 2023

Perhaps most interesting is its airway relaxant potential in the treatment of asthma [2]. —Alice Chi Phung, Discover Magazine, 24 June 2014

Noun

As well as containing serotonin, for a natural mood boost, and anandamide, which binds to the brain’s cannabinoid receptors for a calming effect, dark chocolate contains valeric acid, a natural relaxant, and magnesium, which is also known for its relaxing properties. —Georgia Day, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2023

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the brain in response to darkness, and supplement makers have sold it as a potential sleep aid and a relaxant. —Beth Mole, Ars Technica, 25 Apr. 2023

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1651, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1662, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing relaxant

• muscle relaxant

Kids Definition

relaxant

1 of 2 adjective

re·​lax·​ant ri-ˈlak-sənt 

: producing relaxation

relaxant

2 of 2 noun

: a relaxing agent

especially : a drug that causes muscular relaxation

Medical Definition

relaxant

1 of 2 adjective

re·​lax·​ant ri-ˈlak-sənt 

: of, relating to, or producing relaxation

an anesthetic and relaxant agent

relaxant

2 of 2 noun

: a substance (as a drug) that relaxes

specifically : one that relieves muscular tension