deterge

verb

di-ˈtərj How to pronounce deterge (audio)
Definition of detergenext
as in to clean
to remove the dirt from deterge the surface using an industrial-strength commercial soap

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  1. clean
  2. turn out
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  • The Find + Follow Air Purifier senses areas of high air pollutants in the home – such as where residents are cooking, smoking or burning candles – and adjusts its position to clean this air.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
  • There’s always somebody cleaning, a chef, nannies, assistants.
    — Maer Roshan, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of clean
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  • Krystal, Frido Vargas, Drú, FE7O, Bodine, and Kova Parker have been consistently turning out catchy tracks.
    — Juan J. Arroyo, Rolling Stone, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Political experts have said a Vang victory would partially hinge on her turning out younger Democrats, many of which are known to vote later.
    — Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of turn out
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