the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
adj. Cleansing; detergent.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Cleansing; detergent.
n. A medicine which cleanses.
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adj. having cleansing power
Word Usage
"The wood of it is full of sap, and as it burns sends forth a very biting smoke; and the ashes of it thoroughly burnt are so acrimonious, that they make a lye extremely detersive."