Abluent
serving to cleanse.
a cleansing agent.
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a cleansing with water or other liquid, especially as a religious ritual. the liquid thus used. Usually, ablutions. a washing of the hands, body, etc. Historical Examples Like the other, he comes in priestly and ablutionary office. Musical Portraits Paul Rosenfeld The ablutionary fluid is most difficult to be had in places where water is […]
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