ABSTERGENT
Etymology
Adjective
abstergent (comparative more abstergent, superlative most abstergent)
Cleansing, detergent. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
Synonyms
• abstersive
Noun
abstergent (plural abstergents)
A substance used to cleanse; a detergent. [First attested in the early 17th century.]
Synonyms
• abstersive
Source: Wiktionary
Ab*ster"gent, a. Etym: [L. abstergens, p. pr. of abstergere.]
Definition: Serving to cleanse, detergent.
Ab*ster"gent, n.
Definition: A substance used in cleansing; a detergent; as, soap is an
abstergent.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition