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Counteractive

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coun·ter·act  (kountr-kt)
tr.v. coun·ter·act·ed, coun·ter·act·ing, coun·ter·acts
To oppose and mitigate the effects of by contrary action; check.
counter·action n.
counter·active adj.
counter·active·ly adv.
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Adj.1.counteractive - opposing or neutralizing or mitigating an effect by contrary action
active - exerting influence or producing a change or effect; "an active ingredient"
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