What is tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine. -- n. A medicine with diuretic properties. Diuretic salt (Med.), potassium acetate; -- so called because of its diuretic properties called?

diuretic — Tending to increase the secretion and discharge of urine. -- n. A medicine with diuretic properties. Diuretic salt (Med.), potassium acetate; -- so called because of its diuretic properties. (Webster's 1913.)

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