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laxative

The correct spelling is laxative.

How to pronounce laxative

noun

IPA: /ˈlæk.sə.tɪv/

Say it like: Lax-ati-ve

The correct spelling is laxative. Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

adjective

  1. 1.Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.

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