diaphoretic

adjective

di·​a·​pho·​ret·​ic ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈre-tik 

(ˌ)dī-ˌa-fə-

1

: having the power to increase perspiration

2

: perspiring profusely

diaphoretic noun

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Medical Definition

diaphoretic

1 of 2 adjective

di·​a·​pho·​ret·​ic -ˈret-ik 

1

: having the power to increase sweating

2

: perspiring profusely : covered with sweat : sweaty

diaphoretic

2 of 2 noun

: an agent capable of inducing sweating