What does détersive mean?

Definitions for détersive
dɪˈtɜr sɪvdéter·sive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. detergent, detersiveadjective

    having cleansing power

Wiktionary

  1. detersiveadjective

    Having cleansing abilities

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

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Detersiveadjective

    Having the power to cleanse.

    Etymology: from deterge.

  2. Detersivenoun

    An application that has the power of cleansing wounds.

    We frequently see simple ulcers afflicted with sharp humours, which corrode them, and render them painful sordid ulcers, if not timely relieved by detersives and lenients. Richard Wiseman.

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  1. detersive

    Detersive refers to a substance or agent that has cleansing power or is used for cleaning. It is often used in the context of medical procedures for cleaning wounds. It can also be used to describe the cleaning action itself.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Detersiveadjective

    cleansing; detergent

  2. Detersivenoun

    a cleansing agent; a detergent

  3. Etymology: [Cf. dtersif.]

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Detersive

    de-tėr′siv, n. Same as Detergent.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of détersive in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of détersive in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3


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