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'.