detersive

See also: détersive

English

Etymology

Compare French détersif.

Pronunciation

Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)sɪv

Adjective

detersive (comparative more detersive, superlative most detersive)

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

Noun

detersive (plural detersives)

A cleansing agent; a detergent.

Anagrams

divertees

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