diuretic
Translation
diuretic
Examples
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
The doctor prescribed a diuretic medication.
The doctor prescribed a diuretic medication.
Grammar Patterns
diuretic + noun causing increased passing of urine Coffee has a mild diuretic effect.
Similar Words
Antonyms: antidiuretic
Etymology
From Greek 'diourētikos', from 'diourein' (to urinate), which comes from 'dia-' (through) + 'ourein' (to urinate).
Memory Tips
Think 'dia-' (through) and 'urine'. A diuretic makes urine pass 'through' the body.