transcription, транскрипция: [ pɜ:(r)gətɪv ]
( purgatives)
1.
A purgative is a medicine that causes you to get rid of unwanted waste from your body. ( FORMAL )
= laxative
N-COUNT
2.
A purgative substance acts as a purgative. ( FORMAL )
...purgative oils.
...a purgative tea.
ADJ : ADJ n