Diuretic \Di`u*ret"ic\, a. [L. diureticus, Gr. ?, fr. ? to make water; ? through + ? to make water, fr. ? urine: cf. F. diur['e]tique.]

(Med.) 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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)