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Antidote

A-ntih-doht

/ˈæntɪˌdoʊt/

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antidote

Dictionary meaning

A remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison.

Examples

  • The poisoned patient arrived in time for the doctor to administer the antidote.

Synonyms: counterpoison

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