Ad"ju*vant (#), a. [L. adjuvans, p. pr. of adjuvare to aid: cf. F. adjuvant. See Aid.]
Helping; helpful; assisting.
[R.] "
Adjuvant causes."
Howell.
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Ad"ju*vant, n.
1.
An assistant.
[R.]
Yelverton.
2. Med.
An ingredient, in a prescription, which aids or modifies the action of the principal ingredient.
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