adjective
- tending to expel or drive out; having the power or function of expulsion
- relating to or characterized by the act of forcing someone to leave a place or institution
Usage: formal; often used in medical or technical contexts
Usage: formal
Examples
- The expulsive force of the volcano sent ash miles into the atmosphere.
- Doctors prescribed medication to aid the expulsive contractions during labor.
- The school's expulsive policies were designed to maintain discipline.
- The expulsive mechanism of the device removes unwanted particles automatically.
- An expulsive cough cleared the mucus from his airways.
- The expulsive action of the pump moved water through the system efficiently.