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Noun: excitant  ik'sI-t(u)nt
  1. A drug that temporarily quickens some vital process
    "Caffeine is a common excitant drug found in coffee and tea";
    - stimulant, stimulant drug
Adjective: excitant  ik'sI-t(u)nt
  1. (of drugs e.g.) able to excite or stimulate
    "The excitant properties of caffeine can disrupt sleep patterns";
    - excitative, excitatory

Derived forms: excitants

See also: stimulative

Type of: drug