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diffusible stimulant

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stimulant /stim·u·lant/ (stim´u-lant)
1. producing stimulation.
2. an agent which stimulates.

central stimulant  a stimulant of the central nervous system.
diffusible stimulant  one that acts quickly and strongly, but transiently.
general stimulant  one that acts upon the whole body.
local stimulant  one that affects only, or mainly, the part to which it is applied.

diffusible stimulant
n.
A stimulant that produces a rapid but temporary effect.


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