Defn: That which deters or prevents.
DETERSION
De*ter"sion, n. Etym: [Cf. F. détersion. See Deterge.]
Defn: The act of deterging or cleansing, as a sore.
DETERSIVE
De*ter"sive, a. Etym: [Cf. détersif.]
Defn: Cleansing; detergent.
— n.
Defn: A cleansing agent; a detergent.
DETERSIVELY
De*ter"sive*ly, adv.
Defn: In a way to cleanse.
DETERSIVENESS
De*ter"sive*ness, n.
Defn: The quality of cleansing.