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excitant
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excitant, a. [L. excitans, -antis, p. pr. of excitare: cf. F. excitant.].
Tending to excite; exciting. [1913 Webster]
excitant, n.
An agent or influence which arouses vital activity, or produces increased action, in a living organism or in any of its tissues or parts; a stimulant. [1913 Webster]
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