detergent
Origin of detersive
French détersif from Classical Latin detersus, past participle of detergere: see detergedetersive
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detersive
adjective
Detergent.
Origin of detersive
French détersif from Latin dētersus past participle of dētergēre to deterge ; see deterge .Related Forms:
- de·ter′sive
noun
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Adjective
(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.
Origin
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