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emetic

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmɛtɪk/

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Definition of emetic

adjective

  • (of a substance) causing vomiting.

noun

  • a medicine or other substance which causes vomiting.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Greek emetikos, from emein 'to vomit'

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Definition of emetic in the US English dictionary