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purgative

adjectivemasculinetécnico/ɐpuɾɐˈtivu/rare

a·pu·ra·ti·vo

Definition

Having the property of purging, purifying, or cleansing.
The chemical process had a purgative effect on the sample.
Some plants are known for their purgative qualities.
Common collocations
purgative effectpurgative properties

Etymology

Do latim 'purgativus', através do verbo 'apurar'.

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