EMETIC


Meaning of EMETIC in English

[ ɪ'mɛtɪk ]

■ adjective (of a substance) causing vomiting.

■ noun an ~ medicine or other substance.

Origin

C17: from Gk emetikos , from emein 'to vomit'.

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