Detersive
adj, noun
adj, noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 A cleansing agent; a detergent.
Adjective
- 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 having cleansing power wordnet
Example
More examples"The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent."
Etymology
Compare French détersif.