adj :  having a cleansing action
, n :  a cleansing agent: as  a  :  SOAP 1  b  :  any of numerous synthetic water-soluble or liquid organic preparations that are chemically different from soaps but are able to emulsify oils, hold dirt in suspension, and act as wetting agents .
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  de·hy·dro·ge·nate 
 
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