Category:Stimulant

Stim"u*lant, a. Etym: [l. stimulans, p.pr.; cf. F. stimulant. See Stimulate.]

1. Serving to stimulate.

2. (physiol.)

Defn: produced increased vital action in the organism, or in any of Its parts.

Stimulant Stim"u*lant, n. Etym: [cf. F. stimulant.]

1. That which stimulates, provokes, or excites. His feelings had been exasperated by the constant application of Stimulants. Macaulay.

2. (physiol. & med.)

Defn: an agent which produces a temporary increase of vital activity In the organism, or in any of its parts; -- sometimes used without Qualification to signify an alcoholic beverage used as a stimulant.