vomitive


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vom·i·tive

 (vŏm′ĭ-tĭv)
adj.
Relating to or causing vomiting.
n.
An emetic.
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vomitive

(ˈvɒmɪtɪv)
n, adj
(Pharmacology) an obsolete variant of vomitory1, vomitory2
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.vomitive - a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
ipecac - a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)
dry mustard, powdered mustard - a substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic
curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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vom·i·tive

n. vomitivo.
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