detersion
(dɪˈtɜːʃən)
[a. F. détersion (Paré 16th c.) or ad. L. dētersiōn-em, n. of action from dētergēre to deterge.]
The action of cleansing (a sore or the like).
| 1607 Topsell Four-f. Beasts (1658) 22 The substance of it is fitter for detersion then nutriment. 1684 tr. Bonet's Merc. Compit. i. 13 A Gargarism of Hydromel used often is good for Detersion. 1775 Sir E. Barry Observ. Wines 294 Leave to others the active parts of the perfusions, detersions, etc. |