causal agent cause causal agency | any entity that produces an effect or is responsible for events or results |
bodybuilding anaerobic exercise muscle building musclebuilding | exercise that builds muscles through tension |
construction building | the act of constructing something, during the construction we had to take a detour, his hobby was the building of boats |
shipbuilding ship building | the construction of ships |
construction building | the commercial activity involved in repairing old structures or constructing new ones, their main business is home construction, workers in the building trades |
jerry-building | construction of inferior buildings for a quick profit |
morale building morale booster | anything that serves to increase morale, the sight of flowers every morning was my morale builder |
protective covering | the tough natural covering of some organisms |
alkylating agent | an antineoplastic drug used to treat some forms of cancer |
alpha blocker alpha-blocker alpha-adrenergic blocker alpha-adrenergic blocking agent | any of various drugs that block alpha-adrenergic receptors, used in treating benign prostatic hyperplasia, relaxes the muscles of the prostate and bladder |
anesthetic anaesthetic anesthetic agent anaesthetic agent | a drug that causes temporary loss of bodily sensations |
antifungal antifungal agent fungicide antimycotic antimycotic agent | any agent that destroys or prevents the growth of fungi |
antispasmodic spasmolytic antispasmodic agent | a drug used to relieve or prevent spasms (especially of the smooth muscles) |
antiviral antiviral agent antiviral drug | any drug that destroys viruses |
apartment building apartment house | a building that is divided into apartments |
bank bank building | a building in which the business of banking transacted, the bank is on the corner of Nassau and Witherspoon |
beta blocker beta-blocking agent beta-adrenergic blocker beta-adrenergic blocking agent | any of various drugs used in treating hypertension or arrhythmia, decreases force and rate of heart contractions by blocking beta-adrenergic receptors of the autonomic nervous system |
blocker blocking agent | a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process |
building edifice | a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place, there was a three-story building on the corner, it was an imposing edifice |
building block | a block of material used in construction work |
building complex complex | a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures |
building supply store building supply house | a store where builders can purchase materials for building houses and related structures |
Capitol Capitol Building | the government building in Washington where the United States Senate and the House of Representatives meet |
church church building | a place for public (especially Christian) worship, the church was empty |
cleansing agent cleanser cleaner | a preparation used in cleaning something |
diplomatic building | government building in which diplomats live or work |
Empire State Building | a skyscraper built in New York City in ,feet tall |
escarpment escarp scarp protective embankment | a steep artificial slope in front of a fortification |
farm building | a building on a farm |
government building | a building that houses a branch of government |
immunogen immunizing agent | any substance or organism that provokes an immune response (produces immunity) when introduced into the body |
major tranquilizer major tranquillizer major tranquilliser antipsychotic drug antipsychotic agent antipsychotic neuroleptic drug neuroleptic agent neuroleptic | tranquilizer used to treat psychotic conditions when a calming effect is desired |
medical building health facility healthcare facility | building where medicine is practiced |
office building office block | a building containing offices where work is done |
protective covering protective cover protection | a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury, they had no protection from the fallout, wax provided protection for the floors |
protective garment | clothing that is intended to protect the wearer from injury |
psychotropic agent | a chemical substance that can influence human consciousness |
Roman building | a building constructed by the ancient Romans |
telecom hotel telco building | a building that houses telecommunications equipment, the telecom hotels are prime targets for bombing |
thrombolytic thrombolytic agent clot buster | a kind of pharmaceutical that can break up clots blocking the flow of blood to the heart muscle |
tranquilizer tranquillizer tranquilliser antianxiety agent ataractic drug ataractic agent ataractic | a drug used to reduce stress or tension without reducing mental clarity |
protective coloration | coloration making an organism less visible or attractive to predators |
protective fold | a flap of tissue that protects what it covers |
agentive role agent | the semantic role of the animate entity that instigates or causes the happening denoted by the verb in the clause |
building permit | a document authorizing the holder to construct a building of a particular kind on a particular lot |
building code | set of standards established and enforced by local government for the structural safety of buildings |
building | the occupants of a building, the entire building complained about the noise |
plant department building department | the division of a business responsible for building and maintaining the physical plant |
Federal Protective Service FPS | an agency in the General Services Administration that is a security organization to provide a safe environment where Federal agencies can conduct their business |
agent bank | a bank that acts as an agent for a foreign bank |