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



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