Emetic - A medicine that causes vomiting
(Pronounced e-meh-tic)
An emetic is a medicine or agent that causes someone to vomit. They are commonly used when someone has ingested a type of harmful substance.
To remember the definition of the word emetic, use the following mnemonic:
I met a tick (emetic). It bit me causing me to vomit.
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Examples of emetic in a sentence
He was given an emetic after eating poisonous berries.
Common emetics that act directly on the stomach include ipecac, copper sulfate, and large quantities of warm salt water.
The little boy didn't want to take the emetic because he hated vomiting.
