The Definition of Abluent

ab·lu·ent /ˈæbluənt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[ab-loo-uhnt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation
–adjective 1. serving to cleanse.
–noun 2. a cleansing agent.


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[Origin: 1745–55; < L abluent- (s. of abluéns, prp. of abluere to wash away), equiv. to ab- ab- + -lū- comb. form of lavere to wash + -ent -ent]
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\Ab"lu*ent\, a. [L. abluens, p. pr. of. abluere to wash away; ab + luere (lavere, lavare). See Lave.] Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent. -- n. (Med.) A detergent.

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