diaphoretic
adjective
di·a·pho·ret·ic
ˌdī-ə-fə-ˈre-tik 
(ˌ)dī-ˌa-fə-
1
: having the power to increase perspiration
2
: perspiring profusely
diaphoretic
noun
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Prenuptial Pancreatitis The day before the wedding, the bride-to-be has a fever, jaundice of the eyes, and is diaphoretic — that is, sweating profuseful.
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Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
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“Diaphoretic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diaphoretic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.
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