PURGATIVE


Meaning of PURGATIVE in English

(~s)

1.

A ~ is a medicine that causes you to get rid of unwanted waste from your body. (FORMAL)

= laxative

N-COUNT

2.

A ~ substance acts as a ~. (FORMAL)

...~ oils.

...a ~ tea.

ADJ: ADJ n

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