laxative

Example Sentences

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Escolar is sometimes called the "laxative of the sea" for the effects its fatty acids can have on digestion.

From Salon • Oct. 29, 2024

He quickly noticed the laxative effect for which Epsom salts would become world-famous, drawing hordes of stopped-up tourists to the town for decades to come.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2024

There are also potential safety concerns - and they extend beyond the laxative effects that high consumption of polyols can produce.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2023

So the idea that taking a laxative can somehow speed up digestion and help keep pounds off is misguided.

From Scientific American • Nov. 1, 2023

All those except Yossarian reporting on sick call with temperatures below 102 had their gums and toes painted with gendan violet solution and were given a laxative to throw away into the bushes.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller