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laxative

[lak-suh-tiv] / ˈlæk sə tɪv /
NOUN
aperient
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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

These so-called bulk sweeteners, such as sorbitol and mannitol, can have a laxative effect, so they aren't great options.

From Salon • Feb. 28, 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

One who found that the laxative alone dried the skin too much mixed it with coconut oil.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023

I could’ve lied and told him the cafeteria burritos gave me stomach cramps, even though I’m smart enough never to eat those cheesy laxative bombs.

From "We Are the Ants" by Shaun David Hutchinson




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