Abluent

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈæb.lu.nÌ©t/

Origin

From Latin abluēns, present active participle of abluō ("I wash off or away; cleanse, purify"), from ab ("from, away from") + luō ("I wash, cleanse"). See lave.

Full definition of abluent

Adjective

1. Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent.

Noun

1. (medicine) A detergent.

Anagrams

• butenal
• tunable