Detersion
Pronunciation : De*ter"sion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. d?tersion. See Deterge.]
Definition : Defn: The act of deterging or cleansing, as a sore.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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