cleansing

Plural: cleansings

Noun

• the act of making something clean
• The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

Verb

• clean one's body or parts thereof, as by washing
• purge of an ideology, bad thoughts, or sins
• present participle and gerund of cleanse

Adjective Satellite

• cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
• acting like an antiseptic

Adj

• That cleanses.

Examples

• Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.
• Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

Synonyms

ablutionary, clean, cleaning, cleanse, cleanup, purifying, detergent, smectic

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