detersive

See also: détersive

English

Etymology

Compare French détersif.

Adjective

detersive (comparative more detersive, superlative most detersive)

1. Having cleansing abilities

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

Related terms

• detergent

Translations

having cleansing abilities

• French: détersif (fr) m, détersive (fr) f
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Noun

detersive (plural detersives)

1. A cleansing agent; a detergent.

Anagrams

• divertees