diaphoretic

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English

Etymology

From Latin diaphorēticus, from Ancient Greek διαφορητικός (diaphorētikós).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/

Adjective

diaphoretic (comparative more diaphoretic, superlative most diaphoretic)

  1. (pharmacology) Generating sweat or perspiration.
    Synonym: sudorific

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Noun

diaphoretic (plural diaphoretics)

  1. (pharmacology) A product or agent which induces or promotes perspiration.

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