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laxative

🇬🇧 UK/'læksәtiv/🇺🇸 US
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Definitions

n.

A medicine or food that helps relieve constipation by stimulating bowel movements.

泻药;通便剂

adj.

Having the effect of stimulating bowel movements and relieving constipation.

通便的;有轻泻作用的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
laxloose, slack, relax
+
atto make, having
+
ivetending to, having the nature of
=laxative

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    The doctor prescribed a laxative to relieve the patient's constipation.

  • 2.

    Prunes have a natural laxative effect and are commonly recommended.

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