laxative in Irish
laxative in Irish is scaoilteach, purgóid — laxative means a substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
laxative in Irish
scaoilteach
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
purgóid
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.
What does "laxative" mean?
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noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
"The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation."
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adj Having the effect of easing bowel movement.
"Prunes are known for their laxative effect."
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laxative in a sentence
- The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation.
- Prunes are known for their laxative effect.
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What is "laxative" in Irish?
"laxative" in Irish is scaoilteach, purgóid. laxative means: A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
How do you use "laxative" in a sentence?
Example: "The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation." In Irish, "laxative" is scaoilteach, purgóid.
Are there other ways to say "laxative" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "laxative": scaoilteach, purgóid.
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