Diuretic
Pronunciation : Di`u*ret"ic
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. diureticus, Gr. diur?tique.] (Med.)
Definition : Defn: Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine. -- n.
Defn: A medicine with diuretic properties. Diuretic salt (Med.), potassium acetate; -- so called because of its diuretic properties.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913