simulant
/ˈsɪmjələnt/
noun
- Something that simulates or imitates something else, especially a substance or object used for testing or training.
- The lab used a chemical simulant to test the safety equipment without using real toxins.
- The military uses a simulant for explosives in training exercises to avoid accidents.
- During the drill, firefighters practiced with a smoke simulant to mimic real conditions.
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adjective
- Simulating or imitating something; having the appearance or effect of something else.
- The simulant gemstone looked exactly like a diamond but was made of glass.
- The simulant leather felt soft but was actually a synthetic material.
- Doctors used a simulant virus in the vaccine trial to test immune responses safely.
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