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detersive

[ dih-tur-siv ]

adjective

  1. cleansing; detergent.

noun

  1. a detersive agent or medicine.

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Other Words From

  • de·tersive·ly adverb
  • de·tersive·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of detersive1

1580–90; < Middle French détersif < Latin dēters ( us ) (past participle of dētergēre; deterge ) + -if -ive

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Example Sentences

The seeds (tares) were formerly reputed detersive and astringent.

A preparation from the choicest Oriental Herbs, of peculiarly mild and detersive properties.

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