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anaesthetic

/ˌænɪˈsɛθɪk/ adjective · British & US
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What does anaesthetic mean?

adjective

Relating to or causing insensibility or numbness, especially to pain.

Example

"The anaesthetic properties of the gas made it useful for medical procedures."

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