Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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deterge | No | No | Yes | No |
detergent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
deterge (noun) | detergent (noun) |
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a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension | |
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering |
deterge (adjective) | detergent (adjective) |
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having cleansing power |
deterge (verb) | detergent (verb) |
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wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body |