Nostrum
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What Does Nostrum Mean?
- 灵药
- 救济药
- 偏方
Nostrum Pronunciation
/ˈnɒstrəm/
Nostrum Definition
noun
Definition
A medicine, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable remedy.
In ZH
一种药物，尤其是被认为无效的药物；一种可疑的补救措施。
How to Use Nostrum in a Sentence
- The salesman promoted the nostrum as a cure-all for every illness.
- Many people are skeptical about the effectiveness of herbal nostrums.
- Despite the lack of scientific backing, the nostrum gained popularity among the public.
- He was quick to dismiss the nostrum as nothing more than a placebo.
- The market is flooded with nostrums that promise miraculous health benefits.