abstergent

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Synonyms: absterge

Antonyms: absterge

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Adjective

1. [[cleansing|Cleansing]], [[detergent]]. {{defdate|First attested in the early 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED>{{R:SOED5|page=9}}</ref>

Noun

1. A substance used to [[cleanse]]; a [[detergent]]. {{defdate|First attested in the early 17^th century.}}<ref name=SOED/>

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