dipsetic

dipsetic
dipsetic, a. and n.
(dɪpˈsɛtɪk)
[ad. Gr. διψητικ-ός provoking thirst, thirsty, f. διψά-ειν to thirst, δίψα thirst.]
A. adj. Producing thirst. B. n. A substance or preparation that produces thirst.
in Craig. in Syd. Soc. Lex.

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  • Dipsetic — Dip*set ic, a. [Gr. ?.] Tending to produce thirst. Wright. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • dipsetic —   a.,n. (thing) causing thirst …   Dictionary of difficult words

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