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emetic in French

emetic in French is émétique, vomitif — emetic means causing nausea and vomiting.

emetic in French

émétique
adj
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing nausea and vomiting.
vomitif
adj
(pharmaceutical effect) Causing nausea and vomiting.
émétique
noun
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that induces vomiting.
vomitif
noun
(pharmaceutical drug) An agent that induces vomiting.

What does "emetic" mean?

  1. adjective Causing nausea and vomiting.
    "The doctor warned that the drug had an emetic effect."
  2. noun A substance that induces vomiting.
    "Doctors sometimes give an emetic to induce vomiting after poisoning."
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emetic in a sentence

  • The doctor warned that the drug had an emetic effect.
  • The plant's berries are mildly emetic if eaten.
  • Doctors sometimes give an emetic to induce vomiting after poisoning.
  • The vet kept an emetic on hand for emergencies.

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What is "emetic" in French?
"emetic" in French is émétique, vomitif. emetic means: Causing nausea and vomiting.
How do you use "emetic" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor warned that the drug had an emetic effect." In French, "emetic" is émétique, vomitif.
Are there other ways to say "emetic" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "emetic": émétique, vomitif.
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