convulsant

American  

[kuhn-vuhl-suhnt] / kənˈvʌl sənt /

adjective

1. causing convulsions; convulsive.

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noun

1. a convulsant agent.

convulsant British  

/ kənˈvʌlsənt /

adjective

1. producing convulsions

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noun

1. a drug that produces convulsions

Other Word Forms

• anticonvulsant adjective

Etymology

Origin of convulsant

First recorded in 1870–75; convulse + -ant

Example Sentences

The tubers, stems and leaves all contain a poisonous and powerful convulsant called oenanthotoxin, which targets the central nervous system.

From BBC

After these days of rending, of loss, of violence, of grief, of convulsant change, may we find a beautiful, grateful reimagining.

From New York Times

When they gave diazepam to mice with a mutated α1 subunit, the drug's sedative properties were lost: it no longer calmed muscle activity when the mice were given a convulsant.

From Nature

She is already treasurer of the Organisation for Anti Convulsant Syndromes which works to secure the financial future for affected children.

From BBC