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diuretic
[ dahy-uh-ret-ik ]
adjective
- increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.
noun
- a diuretic medicine or agent.
diuretic
/ ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk /
adjective
- acting to increase the flow of urine
noun
- a drug or agent that increases the flow of urine
diuretic
/ dī′ə-rĕt′ĭk /
- A substance or drug that tends to increase the discharge of urine. Diuretics are used in the treatment of high blood pressure, edema, and other medical conditions.
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Derived Forms
- ˌdiuˈretically, adverb
- ˌdiuˈreticalness, noun
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Other Words From
- diu·reti·cal·ly adverb
- diu·reti·cal·ness noun
- undi·u·retic adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of diuretic1
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Example Sentences
Another issue is that alcohol is a diuretic and being dehydrated will certainly interfere with your speed and endurance.
Alcohol is a diuretic, which means incessant peeing, and an increased chance of dehydration.
Both the above are stimulant, expectorant, sudorific, and diuretic.
It much resembles oil of juniper; and, like that article, is powerfully diuretic.
It is reputed aromatic, diuretic, antispasmodic, and stimulant.
It grows in marshy places; and is cultivated in China, the fruit having a supposed value as a diuretic and anti-phthisic.
Its diuretic properties are ascribed to the presence of a crystalline substance found also in the potato, lettuce, &c.
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