Di′u‐ret″ic (?), a. [L. diureticus, Gr. �, fr. � to make water; � through + � to make water, fr. � urine: cf. F. diurétique.] (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.