Difference between Purgative and Evacuant

What is the difference between Purgative and Evacuant?

Purgative as an adjective is (capable of) purging while Evacuant as an adjective is something used to clean out an organ system, especially the bowels.

Purgative

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: (capable of) purging

Part of speech: noun

Definition: something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative

Evacuant

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: something used to clean out an organ system, especially the bowels.a laxative

We hope you now know whether to use Purgative or Evacuant in your sentence.

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