n. [ Cf. F. détersion. See Deterge. ] The act of deterging or cleansing, as a sore. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. détersif. ] Cleansing; detergent. -- n. A cleansing agent; a detergent. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a way to cleanse. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. The quality of cleansing. [ 1913 Webster ]