word
antidote
AN-tih-doht
ˈæntɪdoʊtListen
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Syllable breakdown
antidote
Dictionary meaning
A substance that counteracts a poison or drug's harmful effects.
History and origin
Greek antidoton (given against).
Examples
- Atropine is the antidote for certain nerve agent exposures.
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