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DETERSIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does detersive mean?
• DETERSIVE (adjective)
The adjective DETERSIVE has 1 sense:
1. having cleansing power
Familiarity information: DETERSIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having cleansing power
Synonyms:
detergent; detersive
Similar:
purifying (freeing from noxious matter)
Derivation:
deterge (wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body)
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