† ˈtersive, a. Obs.
[f. L. ters-, ppl. stem of tergēre, -ĕre (see prec.) + -ive.]
Having power to cleanse as by wiping; detersive; detergent.
| 1665–6 Phil. Trans. I. 359 For the Eye-waters, I conceived them more strongly tersive, and clearing the Eyes. 1677 Plot Oxfordsh. 49 Such a pleasant titillation, as invites the Patient to rub on the tersive water. |