laxative

Example Sentences

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The crucial mineral is magnesium, which has a laxative effect.

From BBC • Oct. 13, 2025

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

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

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2023

Suddenly Miss Ellis began to speak, her voice bright and fake like a laxative commercial: “Well, I’ve got some rather astounding news for you, Gilly.”

From "The Great Gilly Hopkins" by Katherine Paterson