1. third-person singular present tense of dimenhydrinate; to treat with or administer dimenhydrinate
Usage: medical/pharmaceutical context

1. plural of dimenhydrinate; a medication combining diphenhydramine and 8-chlorotheophylline, used to prevent and treat nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness
Usage: pharmaceutical term; commonly sold under brand names such as Dramamine

Examples

• The doctor dimenhydrinates patients before long flights to prevent motion sickness.
• Dimenhydrinates are available over the counter in most pharmacies.
• She takes dimenhydrinates whenever she travels by boat.
• The medication dimenhydrinates the nausea response in the brain.
• Many travelers keep dimenhydrinates in their bags for emergencies.
• The pharmacist recommended dimenhydrinates for his sea sickness.