detersive

See also: détersive

English

Etymology

Compare French détersif.

Pronunciation

  • Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)sɪv

Adjective

detersive (comparative more detersive, superlative most detersive)

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

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Noun

detersive (plural detersives)

  1. A cleansing agent; a detergent.

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