Deterge
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deterge is a verb meaning (transitive) To clean (especially a wound) of undesirable material.
Meaning
(transitive) To clean (especially a wound) of undesirable material.
Example Sentences
Nature to attenuate, open, deterge, and dissolve; and Milk and Water, and Seeds, to cool, nourish, and balmify
Word Forms
- deterges
- deterging
- deterged
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cleanse, decontaminate, debride, clean, sanitize, desterilize.
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