expectorant
nounHow many syllables in expectorant?
There are 4 syllables in the word expectorant.How to pronounce expectorant:
Definition of expectorant:
- expectorant (noun):
- an antitussive agent
- a medicine promoting expectoration.
- an agent that promotes the discharge or expulsion of mucus from the respiratory tract
Synonyms for expectorant:
expectorator
medicament
medication
medicinal drug
medicine
robitussin
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