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decongestant
noun de·con·ges·tant \ˌdē-kən-ˈjes-tənt\
: a medicine that helps stop thick fluid from building up in your nose, throat, or chest when you have a cold or similar illness
Full Definition of DECONGESTANT
: an agent that relieves congestion (as of mucous membranes)
— decongestant adjective
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1947
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