antiemetic

[ an-tee-uh-met-ik, an-tahy- ]

/ ˌæn ti əˈmɛt ɪk, ˌæn taɪ- /

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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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Origin of antiemetic

anti- + emetic

Words nearby antiemetic

antidromic, antidrug, antidumping, antidune, antielectron, antiemetic, antienergistic, antienzyme, antiestablishment, antiestablishmentarian, antiestablishmentarianism

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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.
A System of Practical Medicine By American Authors, Vol. II|Various
The nausea returned at certain moments, but these attacks were disposed of by ginger ale and Rivires' antiemetic drink.
Against The Grain|Joris-Karl Huysmans

British Dictionary definitions for antiemetic

antiemetic

/ (ˌæntɪɪˈmɛtɪk) /

adjective

preventing vomiting

noun

any antiemetic drug, such as promethazine or metoclopramide

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