emetic

Definitions


[ɪˈmɛtɪk], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- (of a substance) causing vomiting


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Greek emetikos, from emein ‘to vomit’


[ɪˈmɛtɪk], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a medicine or other substance which causes vomiting


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Origin:
mid 17th century: from Greek emetikos, from emein ‘to vomit’




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