emetic
noun
emet·ic i-ˈme-tik 
: an agent that induces vomiting
emetic adjective
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web In 2001, Achidi John, an asylum-seeker from Cameroon died after officers forced him to take emetics, a drug that induces vomiting, while in custody. 
Mélissa Godin, Time, 10 June 2020 Doctors can prescribe several drugs to reduce nausea and vomiting that are safe to take during pregnancy, including certain antacids, antihistamines and anti-emetics. Patricia Waldron, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020 Escape games are a natural emetic for all your bad qualities. Molly Young, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2018
Mélissa Godin, Time, 10 June 2020 Doctors can prescribe several drugs to reduce nausea and vomiting that are safe to take during pregnancy, including certain antacids, antihistamines and anti-emetics. Patricia Waldron, New York Times, 17 Apr. 2020 Escape games are a natural emetic for all your bad qualities. Molly Young, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2018 Word History
Etymology
Latin emetica, from Greek emetikē, from feminine of emetikos causing vomiting, from emein to vomit — more at vomit
First Known Use
1657, in the meaning defined above
Phrases Containing emetic
Medical Definition
emetic 1 of 2
noun
emet·ic i-ˈmet-ik
: an agent that induces vomiting
emetic
2 of 2adjective
: having the capacity to induce vomiting