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diaphoretic

[ dahy-uh-fuh-ret-ik ]
/ ˌdaɪ ə fəˈrɛt ɪk /
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adjective
producing perspiration.
noun
a diaphoretic medicine.
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Origin of diaphoretic

1555–65; <Late Latin diaphorēticus<Greek diaphorētikós promoting perspiration, equivalent to diaphorē- (see diaphoresis) + -tikos-tic

Words nearby diaphoretic

diaphemetric, diaphone, diaphony, diaphorase, diaphoresis, diaphoretic, diaphototropism, diaphragm, diaphragmatic, diaphragmatic flutter, diaphragmatic hernia
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Words related to diaphoretic

moist, sticky, stinky, wet, bathed, clammy, drenched, dripping, drippy, glowing, hot, perspiring, soaked, sweating

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British Dictionary definitions for diaphoretic

diaphoretic
/ (ˌdaɪəfəˈrɛtɪk) /
adjective
relating to or causing sweat
noun
a diaphoretic drug or agent
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Medical definitions for diaphoretic

diaphoretic
[ dī′ə-fə-rĕt′ĭk, dī-ăf′ə- ]
adj.
Producing or increasing perspiration.
n.
A medicine or other agent that produces perspiration.
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