diuretic
/dahy-uh-ret-ik/US // ˌdaɪ əˈrɛt ɪk //UK // (ˌdaɪjʊˈrɛtɪk) //
利尿剂,利尿,利尿的,利尿药
Definitions
adj.形容词 adjective
- 1
- : increasing the volume of the urine excreted, as by a medicinal substance.
n.名词 noun
- 1
- : a diuretic medicine or agent.
Examples
Another issue is that alcohol is a diuretic and being dehydrated will certainly interfere with your speed and endurance.
Alcohol is a diuretic, which means incessant peeing, and an increased chance of dehydration.
Both the above are stimulant, expectorant, sudorific, and diuretic.
It much resembles oil of juniper; and, like that article, is powerfully diuretic.
It is reputed aromatic, diuretic, antispasmodic, and stimulant.
It grows in marshy places; and is cultivated in China, the fruit having a supposed value as a diuretic and anti-phthisic.
Its diuretic properties are ascribed to the presence of a crystalline substance found also in the potato, lettuce, &c.
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