Detersive

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A cleansing agent; a detergent.
Adjective
  1. 1
    Having cleansing abilities

    "The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent."

Adjective
  1. 1
    having cleansing power wordnet

Synonyms

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detergentpurifying

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"The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent."

Etymology

Compare French détersif.

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