Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or producing anaesthesia

“The anaestatic properties of the gas were studied in depth.”

2. adjective

relating to or characteristic of a state of insensibility or numbness

“The anaestatic feeling after the surgery was quite disturbing.”

3. noun

a substance or agent that produces anaesthesia

“The doctor administered the anaestatic to the patient before surgery.”

4. noun

a state of insensibility or numbness, as if anaesthetized

“The anaestatic lasted for several hours after the surgery.”