dry-clean

[ drahy-kleen ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to clean (garments, draperies, rugs, etc.) with a liquid other than water, as benzine or gasoline.

dry-clean

tr to clean (clothing, fabrics, etc) with a solvent other than water, such as trichloroethylene

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from dry cleaning

A dry leather should then remove the oil, and a polish should afterwards be given with putty powder on a dry clean leather.

When dry clean the antlers and oil them lightly, brush out the hair and clean all clay from eyes and nose.

The cistern must then be emptied, and with a dry clean leather, or silk handkerchief, well cleaned.

When dry, put at once into dry clean jars and seal, or into paper sacks tied tight so that no insects can get at it.

Place them in a large tin pan, and cover them with dry clean bran.

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