Deterge

v. t.

1.

To cleanse; to purge away, as foul or offending matter from the body, or from an ulcer. [imp. & p. p. Deterged ; p. pr. & vb. n. Deterging.]

Verb

1.

deterge - wipe away; to wash off or out, cleanse; chiefly in medical use: to clear away foul matter from the body; "This drug is powerful enough to deterge"

detergence, detergency, detergent, wipe away, wipe off