antiemetic
[ an-tee-uh-met-ik, an-tahy- ]
adjective
of or relating to a substance that is useful in the suppression of nausea or vomiting.
noun
any such substance.
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How to use antiemetic in a sentence
While it aids in checking the diarrhoea, it is an efficient antiemetic and antiseptic.
The nausea returned at certain moments, but these attacks were disposed of by ginger ale and Rivires' antiemetic drink.
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British Dictionary definitions for antiemetic
antiemetic
/ (ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk) /
adjective
preventing vomiting
noun
any antiemetic drug, such as promethazine or metoclopramide
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