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Cleansing

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Cleansing is an adjective meaning That cleanses.

Meaning

That cleanses.

More Meanings

  1. The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
  2. present participle and gerund of cleanse

Example Sentences

Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.
Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

Word Forms

Synonyms for cleansing

Depending on context, synonyms include detergent, smectic, antiseptic, cleaning, ablutionary, cleanup.

detergentsmecticantisepticcleaningablutionarycleanuppurifying

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include purifying, ablutionary, antiseptic, cleanup, purification, lustration.

purifyingablutionaryantisepticcleanuppurificationlustrationdepurationpurgecleanlinesssanitationsanitarysanitizationhygienicdecontaminationhygienedetoxificationdisinfectiondegreasingspilldusting

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