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.”
Word of the Day - Semiquincentennial (noun) se-mee-kwin-sen-tee-nee-al
