Definitions for diuretic

diuretic di·u·ret·ic

Spelling: [dahy-uh-ret-ik]
IPA: /ˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk/

Diuretic is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 11 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 13 points.

You can make 204 anagrams from letters in diuretic (cdeiirtu).

Definitions for diuretic

noun

  1. a diuretic medicine or agent.

adjective

  1. increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.

Origin of diuretic

1375-1425; Middle English d(i)uretik Late Latin diūrēticus Greek diourētikós, equivalent to di- di-3 + ourē- (verbid stem of oureîn to urinate) + -tikos

Examples for diuretic

Internally, stimulant and diuretic; twenty to thirty grains.

When eaten freely, it is mildly laxative, diuretic, and cooling.

They have medicinal qualities, purgative and diuretic in effect.

The same cause most effectually hinders the action of a diuretic.

As a diuretic, Dr. Fowler, and others, have found it in some cases to be valuable.

diuretic, febrifuge, and refrigerant; one half to one ounce.

Another issue is that alcohol is a diuretic and being dehydrated will certainly interfere with your speed and endurance.

The Columbian Spring has much more iron, and is a tonic and diuretic.

He also speaks of the diuretic properties of a decoction from its trailing roots.

Alcohol is a diuretic, which means incessant peeing, and an increased chance of dehydration.

Word Value for diuretic
Scrable

11

Words with friends

13

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