Excipient (noun)
eks-ip-ee-ant
An inactive substance that serves as the vehicle or medium for a drug or other active substance.
Early 18th century (as an adjective in the sense ‘that takes exception’): from Latin excipient- ‘taking out’, from the verb excipere.
Example sentences
“Glucose and colourants are often used as excipients.”
addle - Addle (verb) ad-l
Nowhither (adverb) noh-with-er
Word of the Day - Ergatocracy (noun) ur-gat-ok-ra-see Government by the workers.
