Detergent
Pronunciation : De*ter"gent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [L. detergens, -entis, p. pr. of detergere: cf. F. d?tergent.]
Definition : Defn: Cleansing; purging. -- n.
Defn: A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913