detersive
detersive · more detersive · most detersive
Having cleansing abilitiesHaving cleansing abilities
Meaning
1 sensesHaving cleansing abilities
The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent.
having cleansing power
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Compare French détersif.Compare French détersif.
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Forms
more detersive, most detersive| Comparative | more detersive Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most detersive Lesson |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- having cleansing power:detergent
Word family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Superlatives — Because it has a superlative form
See also
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