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aerate |
to expose to the circulation or chemical action of air in order to ventilate or cleanse. [1/3 definitions] |
bath |
a process of washing or soaking something in order to cleanse, refresh, or heal. [1/5 definitions] |
cold cream |
a semisolid cosmetic emulsion applied to moisturize, smooth, or cleanse the skin. |
deterge |
to cleanse, wash, or wipe off. |
detergent |
having the capacity to cleanse. [1/2 definitions] |
disinfect |
to cleanse in order to prevent or remove the causes of infection. |
douche |
a stream or jet of water or air directed at or into a part or cavity of the body, in order to cleanse it. [2/5 definitions] |
scavenge |
to gather garbage from; cleanse. [1/4 definitions] |
shampoo |
a soap or detergent solution used to cleanse the hair. [2/4 definitions] |
swab |
to cleanse, dab, or wipe with or as if with a swab. [1/6 definitions] |
tear1 |
a drop of salty liquid produced in the eye which serves to cleanse and lubricate the surface of the eye and which is often produced in greater amounts when a person feels certain emotions, esp. sadness. [1/4 definitions] |
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