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abortion-inducing drug — noun a drug (or other chemical agent) that causes abortion • Syn: ↑abortifacient, ↑aborticide • Derivationally related forms: ↑abortifacient (for: ↑abortifacient) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Drug — /droog/, n. Zoroastrianism. the cosmic principle of disorder and falsehood. Cf. Asha. [ < Avestan drauga] * * * I Any chemical agent that affects the function of living things. Some, including antibiotics, stimulants, tranquilizers,… … Universalium