thiazide: any of a group of drugs commonly used as diuretics in the treatment of hypertension; they block the reabsorption of sodium in the kidneys
diuretic drug: any substance that tends to increase the flow of urine, which causes the body to get rid of excess water
brewing: the production of malt beverages (as beer or ale) from malt and hops by grinding and boiling them and fermenting the result with yeast