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anesthetic
nounmasculinetechnicalvery common/ɐnɨʃˈtɛziku/a·nes·té·ti·co
Definition
1A substance that induces anesthesia, temporarily eliminating sensation, especially pain.
Usage examples
“The dentist applied an anesthetic before extracting the tooth.”
“The surgery was performed under general anesthetic.”
Common combinations
local anestheticgeneral anestheticanesthetic effect