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Deterge Definition & Meaning

deterge
verb
  1. wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body; "This drug is powerful enough to deterge"

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What does deterge mean?
wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body; "This drug is powerful enough to deterge"
What part of speech is deterge?
Deterge is a verb.

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