contractive
UK/kən'træktiv/US/kәn'træktiv/
B2
Definitions
adj.
Having the tendency or power to contract.
收缩的,有收缩性的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedcontract (draw together) + -ive (tending to) = tending to draw together / shrink.
Root tra still carries 109 more wordsExample Sentences
- 1.
The drug has a contractive effect on the blood vessels.