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’s diuretic effect and its potential to interfere with calcium absorption, while minor, could add up over time if your calcium levels are already low. —
Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026 Some may be concerned that the caffeine in green tea would have a diuretic effect, but that's not necessarily true. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 Heartburn, acid reflux, and diuretic medications can also lower magnesium levels. —Health, 20 Jan. 2026 Combined with alcohol’s diuretic effect, this increases strain on the heart, reduces circulation, and makes the body less able to cope with cold stress. —Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diuretic
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Lauren Manaker, SELF, 23 Mar. 2026 Some may be concerned that the caffeine in green tea would have a diuretic effect, but that's not necessarily true. —Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 25 Feb. 2026 Heartburn, acid reflux, and diuretic medications can also lower magnesium levels. —Health, 20 Jan. 2026 Combined with alcohol’s diuretic effect, this increases strain on the heart, reduces circulation, and makes the body less able to cope with cold stress. —Brandi D. Addison, jsonline.com, 18 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for diuretic
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“Diuretic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/dictionary/diuretic. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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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
2 of 2 noun
: an agent that increases the excretion of urine
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