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Adjective: diaphoretic  ,dI-u-fu're-tik
  1. Inducing perspiration
    "The herbal tea had diaphoretic properties";
    - sudorific
Noun: diaphoretic  ,dI-u-fu're-tik
  1. Used to produce perspiration
    "The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic to help reduce the patient's fever"

Derived forms: diaphoretics

Type of: med [informal], medicament, medication, medicinal drug, medicine

Encyclopedia: Diaphoretic