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DOCUSATE

\dˈɒkjuːsˌe͡ɪt], \dˈɒkjuːsˌe‍ɪt], \d_ˈɒ_k_j_uː_s_ˌeɪ_t]\

Definitions of DOCUSATE

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All-purpose surfactant, wetting agent, and solubilizer used in the drug, cosmetics, and food industries. It has also been used in laxatives and as cerumenolytics. It is usually administered as either the calcium, potassium, or sodium salt.

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