vom·i·tive

(vŏm′ĭ-tĭv)

adj.

Relating to or causing vomiting.

An emetic.

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vomitive

(ˈvɒmɪtɪv)

n, adj

(Pharmacology) an obsolete variant of vomitory¹, vomitory²

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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

vomitive - a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting

emetic, nauseant, vomit

ipecac - a medicinal drug used to evoke vomiting (especially in cases of drug overdose or poisoning)

dry mustard, powdered mustard - a substance such that one to three tablespoons dissolved in a glass of warm water is a homemade emetic

curative, cure, therapeutic, remedy - a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain

Translations

vom·i·tive

n. vomitivo.

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