releaser

noun

re·​leas·​er ri-ˈlē-sər How to pronounce releaser (audio)
: one that releases
specifically : a stimulus that serves as the initiator of complex reflex behavior

Examples of releaser in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In a previous podcast, Huberman says sleep is the best stress reliever, trauma releaser, immune booster, and emotional stabilizer. Byalexa Mikhail, Fortune Well, 5 Sep. 2023 This quaternary ammonium salt acts as a formaldehyde releaser. Melissa Breyer, Treehugger, 8 Aug. 2023 How to make your own wrinkle releaser Another way to get wrinkles out of clothes without using an iron is to make your own wrinkle releaser spray at home. Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 4 May 2023 Pulp, paper and paperboard mills were the largest releasers. Camille Fine, USA TODAY, 24 Mar. 2023 This classic laundry brand stays true to its industry reputation with a wrinkle releaser that can be used on basically anything. Rena Behar, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2023 Unstoppable album releaser Willie Nelson will drop yet another new LP with the release of A Beautiful Time. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 10 Feb. 2022 The first thing to try is an easy-to-make wrinkle releaser spray. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 July 2021 Treat stains with the stain removing pen and spray high-odor areas with the odor releaser spray. Stick up to five garments in the bag with the cleaning cloth and tumble in the dryer. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 30 Apr. 2021

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of releaser was in the 15th century

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Cite this Entry

“Releaser.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/releaser. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

releaser

noun
re·​leas·​er ri-ˈlē-sər How to pronounce releaser (audio)
: one that releases
especially : a stimulus that serves to start complicated reflex behavior

Medical Definition

releaser

noun
re·​leas·​er ri-ˈlē-sər How to pronounce releaser (audio)
: a stimulus that serves as the initiator of complex reflex behavior
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