What does detersive mean?
Detersive means Having cleansing abilities.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Having cleansing abilities.
The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent.
Use detersive when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Detersive means Having cleansing abilities.
Common synonyms include detergent, purifying.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent.
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