ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Detersive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Detersive is an adjective meaning Having cleansing abilities.

Meaning

Having cleansing abilities.

More Meanings

  1. A cleansing agent; a detergent.

Example Sentences

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

Word Forms

Synonyms for detersive

Depending on context, synonyms include detergent, purifying.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include purifying, detergent, mundificative, cleansing, purificatory, cleanly.

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