DETERSION

Etymology

Noun

detersion (usually uncountable, plural detersions)

The act of deterging or cleansing.

Anagrams

• desertion, enteroids, interdose

Source: Wiktionary


De*ter"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. détersion. See Deterge.]

Definition: The act of deterging or cleansing, as a sore.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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