Pseudonarcotic

Translation of "pseudonarcotic" into Russian

Adjective

/ˌsjuːdəʊnɑːˈkɒtɪk/

/ˌsudəˈnɑrkɒtɪk/

pseudonarcotic

more pseudonarcotic Comp.

most pseudonarcotic Super.

The substance has a pseudonarcotic effect on the nervous system.

Вещество оказывает псевдонаркотическое воздействие на нервную систему.

Noun

/ˌsjuːdəʊnɑːˈkɒtɪk/

/ˌsudəˈnɑrkɒtɪk/

A substance that produces sedative or narcotic-like effects without possessing true narcotic pharmacology.

Chloral hydrate was once classed as a pseudonarcotic.

Adjective

/ˌsjuːdəʊnɑːˈkɒtɪk/

/ˌsudəˈnɑrkɒtɪk/

Having narcotic-like effects without actually being a true narcotic.

The compound has a pseudonarcotic action that calms patients without causing dependence.

Appearing to be or advertised as narcotic in effect while lacking genuine narcotic properties.

The drink was marketed with pseudonarcotic promises of deep relaxation.