Abstergent

//əbˈstɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒn̩t// adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A substance used to cleanse; a detergent.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Cleansing, detergent.

Synonyms

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abstersiveabstersiveabstersivecatharticcleanercleaning

Etymology

From French, from Latin abstergens, present participle of abstergeo (“wiping off”).

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