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De·terge v. t. [imp. & p. p. Deterged p. pr. & vb. n. Deterging.] To cleanse; to purge away, as foul or offending matter from the body, or from an ulcer.
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deterge
v : 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"