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1. medicine; medication; pill; drug
A substance orally administered, applied or injected to treat or prevent an illness, wound, etc.

2. insecticide; pesticide
A substance that is used to get rid of harmful insects, animals or plants.

3. polish
A substance that is applied to an item to make it look shiny.

4. drug
(figurative) A narcotic drug or alcoholic beverage.

5. battery
A small item that produces an electric current and is used to power cameras, radios, lanterns, etc.

6. blessing; help; cure
(figurative) Something that is beneficial or helpful to the body or mind.