GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   { Diaphoretic , Diaphoretical , } a. [L. diaphoreticus, Gr. : cf. F. diaphorétique. See Diaphoresis.] Having the power to increase perspiration.
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   Diaphoretic, n. (Med.) A medicine or agent which promotes perspiration.
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   ☞ Diaphoretics differ from sudorifics; the former only increase the insensible perspiration, the latter excite the sensible discharge called sweat.
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