Diaphoretic

from WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006)

diaphoretic
    adj 1: inducing perspiration [syn: {diaphoretic}, {sudorific}]
    n 1: used to produce perspiration

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Diaphoretic \Di`a*pho*ret"ic\, Diaphoretical
\Di`a*pho*ret"ic*al\, a. [L. diaphoreticus, Gr. ?: cf. F.
   diaphor['e]tique. See {Diaphoresis}.]
   Having the power to increase perspiration.
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from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Diaphoretic \Di`a*pho*ret"ic\, n. (Med.)
   A medicine or agent which promotes perspiration.
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   Note: Diaphoretics differ from sudorifics; the former only
         increase the insensible perspiration, the latter excite
         the sensible discharge called sweat. --Parr.
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