to deterge
- verb
- /dɪˈtɜrdʒ/
- Archaic
:
detergir
- The nurse used a sterile solution to deterge the patient's wound.
Examples
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He deterged the area thoroughly to prevent infection.
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Proper care involves gently deterging the affected skin to promote healing.
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Some ointments are designed not only to protect but also to deterge minor abrasions.
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The nurse will deterge the wound before applying the bandage.
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The nurse used a sterile solution to deterge the patient's wound.
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Proper care involves gently deterging the affected skin to promote healing.
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The nurse will deterge the wound before applying the bandage.
Synonyms
83
1.0
To wash something with water to remove soap or dirt
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3.0
Remove dirt and germs from a person's body by washing
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3.7
To clean a surface, wound, or tool with chemicals to kill germs
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3.7
Make something clean and free from bacteria
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7.0
To remove harmful substances from a place or thing to make it safe
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8.4
To remove dangerous substances from people, equipment, or areas
Remove germs from something by cleaning or using a disinfectant
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Surface Forms
Morphology
deterge = de + terge
Formed from de- + the combining form 'terge' (not a standalone English word), so learners cannot derive the meaning from familiar English base words.
Etymology
Deterge comes from the Latin parts de- 'away' and tergere 'to wipe', and it shares the same root as detergent. So to deterge is to 'wipe away' or wash dirt, which is why the word is used for cleaning skin or wounds.