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Definitions

excitant

[ik-sahyt-nt, ek-si-tuhnt] / ɪkˈsaɪt nt, ˈɛk sɪ tənt /

NOUN

gadfly

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motivator

STRONG

annoyance energizer irritant mover pest prod spur

WEAK

stimulator

NOUN

impulse

Synonyms

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desire feeling inclination influence instinct motivation motive notion passion thought whim wish

STRONG

actuation appeal bent caprice catalyst disposition extemporization fancy flash goad hunch impulsion incitation incitement inspiration itch lash lust mind spontaneity spur urge vagary whimsy yen

WEAK

impellent

Antonyms

STRONGEST

concrete discouragement dislike hate hatred thing

STRONG

reality truth

NOUN

spur

Synonyms

STRONG

activation actuation catalyst goad goose impetus impulse incentive incitation inducement motivation motive needle prick stimulant trigger turnon urge

Antonyms

STRONG

block deterrent discouragement hindrance prevention

WEAK

curb

NOUN

stimulant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

catalyst drug impetus stimulus

STRONG

analeptic bracer energizer goad impulse incentive incitation incitement motivation motive pick-me-up restorative spur tonic upper

WEAK

reviver shot in the arm spark plug

Antonyms

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block hindrance

STRONG

deterrent discouragement

WEAK

depressant

Example Sentences

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Within this layer, photons interact with excitons in the gallium arsenide, forming polaritons that can be observed as they evolve.

From Science Daily • May 6, 2026

With SF, this single exciton can split into two lower-energy spin-triplet excitons, which could effectively double the available energy.

From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026

Even though they are only a single layer of atoms, they can host tightly bound excitons, which are electron and hole pairs that interact strongly with light.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

Because electrons carry a negative charge and holes act as positive charges, the two can bind together to form excitons.

From Science Daily • Feb. 5, 2026

To separate the effects of light from those of excitons, the team studied an atomically thin semiconductor.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2026

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