English Explanatory Dictionary

diaphoretic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Generating sweat or perspiration.
noun
  1. A product or agent which induces or promotes perspiration.

Pronunciation

/daɪəfəˈɹɛtɪk/

Word forms

diaphoretic more diaphoretic most diaphoretic diaphoretics

Etymology

From Latin diaphorēticus, from Ancient Greek διαφορητικός (diaphorētikós); by surface analysis, diaphor(esis) + -etic.

Synonyms

sudorific

Related words

diaphoresis adiaphoretic
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