re|stor|a|tive

re|stor|a|tive
re|stor|a|tive «rih STR uh tihv, -STOHR-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
capable of restoring; tending to restore health or strength: »

a restorative medicine.

–n.
something that restores health, strength, or consciousness: »

Ammonia is used as a restorative when a person has fainted.

re|stor´a|tive|ly, adverb.
re|stor´a|tive|ness, noun.

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