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emetic

noun
emet·​ic | \ i-ˈme-tik How to pronounce emetic (audio) \

Definition of emetic

: an agent that induces vomiting
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Other Words from emetic

emetic adjective

Examples of emetic in a Sentence

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 Escape games are a natural emetic for all your bad qualities. — Molly Young, New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: Escape Rooms," 25 Apr. 2018 Escape games are a natural emetic for all your bad qualities. — Molly Young, New York Times, "Letter of Recommendation: Escape Rooms," 25 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of emetic

1657, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for emetic

Latin emetica, from Greek emetikē, from feminine of emetikos causing vomiting, from emein to vomit — more at vomit

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emetic

noun
emet·​ic | \ i-ˈmet-ik How to pronounce emetic (audio) \

Medical Definition of emetic

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: an agent that induces vomiting

emetic

adjective

Medical Definition of emetic (Entry 2 of 2)

: having the capacity to induce vomiting

Other Words from emetic

emetically \ -​i-​k(É™-​)lÄ“ How to pronounce emetically (audio) \ adverb

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