deterge

• Verbe désuet signifiant nettoyer ou laver, en particulier pour enlever les impuretés ou les substances indésirables.

An archaic verb meaning to cleanse or wipe away, especially impurities or unwanted substances.

1. Cleanse or wash awayC2formalmedical

   To wipe away, wash off, or cleanse; primarily used in medical contexts to clear away foul matter from the body.

   Déterger

   • The surgeon used a sterile solution to deterge the wound.
   • The nurse carefully deterged the infected area before applying the bandage.
   • It is essential to deterge the affected region to prevent further infection.

   Synonymescleancleansepurgewash

   Antonymesbefoulcontaminatesoil