Deterge

[di'tә:dʒ]

Definition

(verb.) 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 deterge'.

Typed by Corinne--From WordNet

Definition

(v. t.) To cleanse; to purge away, as foul or offending matter from the body, or from an ulcer.

Checker: Prudence

Synonyms and Antonyms

[See ABSTERGE]

Checked by Danny

Definition

v.t. to wipe off; to cleanse (as a wound).—ns. Deterg′ence Deterg′ency.—adj. Deterg′ent cleansing: purging.—n. that which cleanses.

Checker: Louie