counteragent
|coun-ter-a-gent|
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/ˈkaʊntərˌeɪdʒənt/
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/ˈkaʊntərəˌeɪdʒənt/
neutralizing agent
Etymology
Etymology Information
'counteragent' originates from the combination of 'counter-' meaning 'against' and 'agent' meaning 'a force or substance that produces an effect'.
Historical Evolution
'counteragent' evolved from the Middle English word 'agent' combined with the prefix 'counter-' to form the modern English word 'counteragent'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'an agent that acts against another', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a substance or agent that counteracts another agent, especially a chemical or biological one.
The antidote acts as a counteragent to the poison.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45