Synonyms for detersive

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detergent

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Adjective

Definitions

1. adj. 1

   Having cleansing abilities

   The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent.

Example sentences

• detergent I'm going to do the laundry with powder detergent.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

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9 letters

detergent³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (detergent³ = 3 syllables).