diaphoretic

[ dahy-uh-fuh-ret-ik ]

adjective

1. producing perspiration.

noun

1. a diaphoretic medicine.

diaphoretic

/ ˌdaɪəfəˈrɛtɪk /

adjective

1. relating to or causing sweat

noun

1. a diaphoretic drug or agent

Word History and Origins

Origin of diaphoretic¹

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

Example Sentences

His skin is noticeably flushed and diaphoretic, and he appears extremely tense.

From Salon

It was formerly used in medicine as an emetic, purgative, and diaphoretic.

From Project Gutenberg

He mentioned many diaphoretic medicines in case the first failed, but the unmerciful questioner thus continued, "Pray, sir, suppose none of those succeeded, what step would you take next?"

From Project Gutenberg

TREATMENT.—Nearly all authors recommend a symptomatic treatment in dengue, beginning with a mild cathartic, mercurial or not, and followed by a mild diaphoretic.

From Project Gutenberg

Take of fresh Sassafras Bark, of Virginia Snake-root, of Roch-Allom, of Nutmeg, of diaphoretic Antimony, and of Salt of Wormwood of each one Drachm.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• moist
• sticky
• stinky
• wet