depressor
Prononciation : [dɪˈprɛsər]
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Contexte : « psychology »
(noun) a substance or agent that reduces activity or mood. When someone feels sad or low, a depressor can refer to something that makes those feelings worse.
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Many people use herbal teas as a natural depressor to relax and calm their minds.
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Too much alcohol can act as a depressor, making people feel more sad than happy.
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What kinds of foods are known to be depressors of mood?
Contexte : « anatomy »
(noun) a muscle that decreases the angle between parts of the body. For example, a depressor muscle can help lower the jaw or another body part.
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The depressor muscle helps us smile by lowering the corners of our mouths.
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Without the depressor muscle, we wouldn't be able to move our jaw down.
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What does the depressor muscle do when you open your mouth?
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