vomitive

Definitions of vomitive
  1. noun
    a medicine that induces nausea and vomiting
    synonyms: emetic, nauseant, vomit
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    types:
    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
    type of:
    curative, cure, remedy, therapeutic
    a medicine or therapy that cures disease or relieve pain
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