detersive

See also: détersive

English

Etymology

Compare French détersif.

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)sɪv

Adjective

detersive (comparative more detersive, superlative most detersive)

1. Having cleansing abilities

   The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent.

Related terms

• detergent

Translations

having cleansing abilities

• French: détersif (fr) m, détersive (fr) f

Noun

detersive (plural detersives)

1. A cleansing agent; a detergent.

Anagrams

• divertees