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Webster 1913 Edition

Adj.

[L.

detergens

-entis

, p. pr. of

detergere

: cf. F.

détergent

Cleansing; purging.

–

Noun.

A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.

Adj.

Cleansing; purging.

Noun.

A medicine that has the power of cleansing the vessels or skin from offending matter.

See also: detergent

détergent m ‎(plural détergents)