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Meaning of oxymetazoline | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
/ˌɑk.sɪm.əˈtæz.əˌliːn/

Definitions

A sympathomimetic drug with vasoconstrictive activity that is used in the form of its hydrochloride C₁₆H₂₄N₂O·HCl chiefly as a topical nasal decongestant, developed from xylometazoline.

uncountable

Examples

“Oxymetazoline or phenylpropanolamine / to open up the sinuses and such / Then try to recoup with a little chicken soup / Call your mother cause it pays to keep in touch”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

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