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restorative
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re·stor·a·tive  (r-stôr-tv, -str-)
adj.
1. Of or relating to restoration.
2. Tending or having the power to restore: a restorative tonic.
n.
1. Something that restores.
2. A medicine or other agent that helps to restore health, strength, or consciousness.

re·stora·tive·ly adv.
re·stora·tive·ness n.

restorative [rɪˈstɒrətɪv]
adj
tending to revive or renew health, spirits, etc.
n
(Medicine / Pharmacology) anything that restores or revives, esp a drug or agent that promotes health or strength
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.restorative - a medicine that strengthens and invigoratesrestorative - a medicine that strengthens and invigorates
bracer, pick-me-up - a tonic or restorative (especially a drink of liquor)
medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine - (medicine) something that treats or prevents or alleviates the symptoms of disease
2.restorative - a device for treating injury or diseaserestorative - a device for treating injury or disease
device - an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose; "the device is small enough to wear on your wrist"; "a device intended to conserve water"
pack - a sheet or blanket (either dry or wet) to wrap around the body for its therapeutic effect
face pack, pack - a cream that cleanses and tones the skin
pick-me-up, pickup - anything with restorative powers; "she needed the pickup that coffee always gave her"
prosthesis, prosthetic device - corrective consisting of a replacement for a part of the body
Adj.1.restorative - tending to impart new life and vigor to; "the renewing warmth of the sunshine"
invigorating - imparting strength and vitality; "the invigorating mountain air"
2.restorative - promoting recuperation; "recuperative powers"; "strongly recuperative remedies"; "restorative effects of exercise"
healthful - conducive to good health of body or mind; "a healthful climate"; "a healthful environment"; "healthful nutrition"; "healthful sleep"; "Dickens's relatively healthful exuberance"
Translations
restorative [rɪsˈtɔːrətɪv]
A. ADJreconstituyente
B. Nreconstituyente m
restorative [rɪˈstɔːrətɪv]
adj [powers] → reconstituant(e); [drink] → reconstituant(e); [sleep, break] → réparateur/trice
nreconstituant m
restorative
adjstärkend
restorative [rɪˈstɔːrətɪv]
1. adj (powers, effect) → corroborante
2. n (tonic) → ricostituente m (hum) (alcoholic drink) → cordiale m


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