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Stim"u*lant (?), a. [L. stimulans, p. pr.; cf. F. stimulant. See Stimulate.] 1. Serving to stimulate.
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2. (Physiol.) Produced increased vital action in the organism, or in any of its parts.
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Stim"u*lant, n. [Cf. F. stimulant.] 1. That which stimulates, provokes, or excites.
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His feelings had been exasperated by the constant application of stimulants. Macaulay.
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2. (Physiol. & Med.) An agent which produces a temporary increase of vital activity in the organism, or in any of its parts; -- sometimes used without qualification to signify an alcoholic beverage used as a stimulant.
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