How do you pronounce nostrum?

nostrum is pronounced as /ˈnɑːstrəm/.

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nostrum

💊nostrum (nóstrom)

noun

/ˈnɑːstrəm/

medicina ineficaz (medicina ineficaz)

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Meaning

a medicine or remedy, especially one that is not considered effective; a questionable solution

Traducción del significado

una medicina o remedio, especialmente uno que no se considera efectivo; una solución cuestionable

Oraciones de ejemplo

The politician’s plan was dismissed as a mere nostrum for a complex problem.

El plan del político fue desestimado como un simple remedio para un problema complejo.

Synonyms

cure-all, panacea, quack remedy, placebo

Antonyms

proven cure, effective treatment

Colocaciones

political nostrum, medical nostrum, economic nostrum

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