laxative

/ˈlæksədɪv/
/ˈlæksətɪv/
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Other forms: laxatives

Definitions of laxative
  1. adjective
    stimulating evacuation of feces
    synonyms:
    aperient
    mildly laxative
    cathartic, evacuant, purgative
    strongly laxative
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    antonyms:
    costive
    retarding evacuation of feces; binding; constipating
  2. noun
    a mild cathartic
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    types:
    phenolphthalein
    a laxative used in many preparations under various trade names; also used as an acid-base indicator in titrations involving weak acids and strong bases because it is brilliant red at high alkalinity and colorless below pH 8
    type of:
    aperient, cathartic, physic, purgative
    a purging medicine; stimulates evacuation of the bowels
Pronunciation
US
/ˈlæksədɪv/
UK
/ˈlæksətɪv/
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