antidote meaning

UK /ˈæntɪdəʊt/ US /ˈæntɪdoʊt/ 3 syllables

antidote (noun): a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison.

Definition of antidote

  1. a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison

    Synonyms: counterpoison

    Type of: remedy

    Kinds: atropine, obidoxime chloride

How to pronounce antidote

antidote is pronounced /ˈæntɪdəʊt/ in British English and /ˈæntɪdoʊt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

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