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Adjective: adjuvant  a-jû-vunt
  1. Furnishing added support
    "an adjuvant discipline to forms of mysticism";
    - accessory, adjunct, ancillary, appurtenant, auxiliary
     
  2. (pharmacology) enhancing the action of a medical treatment
    "the adjuvant action of certain bacteria"
Noun: adjuvant  a-jû-vunt
  1. An additive that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment

Derived forms: adjuvants

See also: helpful, supportive

Type of: additive

Encyclopedia: Adjuvant