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laxative in Portuguese

laxative in Portuguese is laxante — laxative means a substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.

laxative in Portuguese

laxante
adj
Having the effect of moving the bowels, or aiding digestion and preventing constipation.
laxante
noun
Any substance, such as a food or in the form of a medicine which has a laxative effect.

What does "laxative" mean?

  1. noun A substance, food, or medicine that stimulates bowel movement.
    "The doctor recommended a mild laxative for his constipation."
  2. 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 Portuguese?

"laxative" in Portuguese is laxante. 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 Portuguese, "laxative" is laxante.

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