I. -vənt adjective
Etymology: French or Latin; French, from Latin adjuvant-, adjuvans, present participle of adjuvare to aid — more at aid
1. : serving to aid or contribute : auxiliary
an adjuvant discipline to … forms of mysticism — Havelock Ellis
2. : involving the use of or functioning as a medical adjuvant
the adjuvant action of certain bacteria
II. noun
( -s )
Etymology: French adjuvant, adjective, or Latin adjuvant-, adjuvans, present participle
: one that helps or facilitates: as
a. : an ingredient (as in a prescription or solution) that facilitates or modifies the action of the principal ingredient
an adjuvant that dries paint
the beneficial activity of the spray is enhanced by adjuvants
b. : a method, drug, or other means that enhances the effectiveness of medical treatment
X rays and antibiotics are adjuvants to surgery
III. ˈajəvənt, -jüvänt, aˈjüvənt noun
: a substance enhancing the immune response to an antigen