(Science: radiobiology) The length of a single cycle of a wave, usually measured from crest-to-crest. For electromagnetic waves, the wavelength determines the type (radio, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, x-Ray, gamma-ray) of radiation, in the case of visible light, wavelength determines the colour of the light.
Synonyms for Lax: chaotic (adjective) amorphous, anarchical, anarchistic, blurry, chaotic, cluttered, confused, deformed,
Lubricant: Other Drugs in Class (Laxative) â¢ Lubricant Laxative: Mineral oil is the only lubricant laxative used clinically. It lubricates the fecal mass & slows colonic absorption of water from the fecal mass, but mechanism of action is unknown. â¢ Effects usually occur in 6 to 8 hours.