Found 2 items, similar to diaphoretic.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: diaphoretic
diaphoretic
adj : inducing perspiration [syn:
sudorific]
n : used to produce perspiration
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Diaphoretic
Diaphoretic
\Di`a*pho*ret"ic\, Diaphoretical
\Di`a*pho*ret"ic*al\, a. [L. diaphoreticus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
diaphor['e]tique. See
Diaphoresis.]
Having the power to increase perspiration.
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Diaphoretic
\Di`a*pho*ret"ic\, n. (Med.)
A medicine or agent which promotes perspiration.
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Note: Diaphoretics differ from sudorifics; the former only
increase the insensible perspiration, the latter excite
the sensible discharge called sweat. --Parr.
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