word
excipient
ek-SIP-ee-unt
ɛkˈsɪpiəntListen
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Syllable breakdown
excipient
Dictionary meaning
An inactive substance used as a carrier for the active ingredient in a medication.
History and origin
Latin excipere (to take out).
Examples
- The tablet's excipients included starch and magnesium stearate.
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