Definition of DIAPHORETIC

diaphoretic

Meanings

Plural: diaphoretics

Noun

  • used to produce perspiration
  • A product or agent which induces or promotes perspiration.

Adjective

  • inducing perspiration

Adj

  • Generating sweat or perspiration.

Origin / Etymology

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

Synonyms

sudorific

Scrabble Score: 19

diaphoretic is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
diaphoretic is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diaphoretic is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

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