'Diuretic' definitions:
Definition of 'diuretic'
(from WordNet)
noun
Any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water [syn: diuretic drug, diuretic, water pill]
Definition of 'Diuretic'
From: GCIDE
- Diuretic \Di`u*ret"ic\, a. [L. diureticus, Gr. ?, fr. ? to make water; ? through + ? to make water, fr. ? urine: cf. F. diur['e]tique.] (Med.) Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine. -- n. A medicine with diuretic properties. [1913 Webster]
- Diuretic salt (Med.), potassium acetate; -- so called because of its diuretic properties. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'diuretic'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- abstergent,
- aperient,
- carminative,
- cathartic,
- cleaner,
- cleaning,
- cleaning agent,
- cleaning solvent,
- cleanser,
- cleansing,
- cleansing cream,
- cold cream,
- cream,
- dentifrice,
- depurant,
- depurative,
- detergent,
- emetic,
- enema,
- expurgatory,
- holystone,
- laxative,
- lotion,
- lustral,
- mouthwash,
- nauseant,
- physic,
- pumice stone,
- purgative,
- purge,
- purging,
- purificatory,
- purifier,
- purifying,
- rinse,
- shampoo,
- soap,
- solvent,
- synthetic detergent,
- tooth powder,
- toothpaste,
- wash