excipient

/ˈɛks.sɪ.pɪ.ənt/

Definitions

1. noun

A substance added to a medication or other product to improve its appearance, stability, or ease of administration, without affecting its therapeutic effect.

“The pharmaceutical company used a combination of sugar and cornstarch as excipients to make the medication more palatable.”

Synonyms

  • additive
  • carrier
  • filler

Antonyms

  • active ingredient
  • principal component