Definitions for detersive

detersive de·ter·sive

Spelling: [dih-tur-siv]
IPA: /dɪˈtɜr sɪv/

Detersive is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 14 points.

You can make 329 anagrams from letters in detersive (deeeirstv).

Definitions for detersive

noun

  1. a detersive agent or medicine.

adjective

  1. cleansing; detergent.

Origin of detersive

1580-90; Middle French détersif Latin dēters(us) (past participle of dētergēre; see deterge) + -if -ive

Examples for detersive

A preparation from the choicest Oriental Herbs, of peculiarly mild and detersive properties.

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