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detersion

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The act of deterging or cleansing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable, usually

Examples

  • detersion of a wound
  • detersion of an ulcer
  • detersion of tissue

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Compare French détersion. See deterge.

Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Catalan: detersió — act of deterging
  • French: détersion — act of deterging
  • Spanish: detersión — act of deterging