meaning of deterge
1. To cleanse; to purge away, as foul or offending matter from the body, or from an ulcer.
2. wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body; "This drug is powerful enough to
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Related Words
deterge | deterged | detergence | detergency | detergent | detergent builder |