diuretic
adjective
di·uret·ic
ˌdī-yə-ˈre-tik 
: tending to increase the excretion of urine
diuretic drugs
diuretic
noun
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Caffeine is a stimulant and has a diuretic effect, so your morning cup of coffee may mean your vitamin C doesn't absorb as well before being flushed out.
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Here's an overview of the most important facts: The benefits of nettle:
Nettle has a diuretic effect, which is why it is often used to treat cystitis.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Benefits of eating pumpkin Pumpkin has mild diuretic properties, thanks to its high water and potassium content, which can help counteract water retention.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Up Your Caffeine Intake Caffeine has a natural diuretic effect and causes a short-term increase in urine output.
—Ashley Baumohl, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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Fiona Embleton, Glamour, 19 Dec. 2024
Here's an overview of the most important facts: The benefits of nettle:
Nettle has a diuretic effect, which is why it is often used to treat cystitis.
—Katharina Walser, Glamour, 27 Nov. 2024
Benefits of eating pumpkin Pumpkin has mild diuretic properties, thanks to its high water and potassium content, which can help counteract water retention.
—Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 18 Oct. 2024
Up Your Caffeine Intake Caffeine has a natural diuretic effect and causes a short-term increase in urine output.
—Ashley Baumohl, Verywell Health, 7 Oct. 2024
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“Diuretic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diuretic. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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diuretic
noun
di·uret·ic
ˌdī-(y)ə-ˈret-ik
: a substance that increases the amount of urine produced by the body
diuretic
adjective
Medical Definition
diuretic
1 of 2 adjective
di·uret·ic
ˌdī-(y)ə-ˈret-ik
: tending to increase the excretion of urine
diuretic
2 of 2 noun
: an agent that increases the excretion of urine
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