Meaning & use
antidotal
Acting as, or relating to, a remedy that counteracts a poison or harmful effect.
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The plant's antidotal properties were studied by scientists searching for a snakebite treatment.
Her calm advice had an almost antidotal effect on his growing panic.
A note on using this word
Do not confuse antidotal with anecdotal; antidotal relates to antidotes, while anecdotal relates to anecdotes or stories.
Words with a similar meaning
curativeremedial
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