cleanser

cleanser
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(Roget's IV) n.
Syn. cleansing agent, cleaning agent, soap, detergent, abrasive, lather, solvent, purgative, deodorant, fumigant, soap flakes, polish, disinfectant, antiseptic, cathartic, purifier, scouring powder, spray cleaner, cleaner, soap powder, cleaning fluid, dry cleaner, shampoo, suds, cleansing cream, cold cream; see also soap .
Cleansers include: water, soap and water, soap, washing powder, laundry detergent, dishwashing detergent, scouring powder, oven cleaner, naphtha, French chalk, washing soda, furniture polish, borax, lye, household ammonia, bleach, solvent, cathartic soap, bluing, carbon tetrachloride, toiletbowl cleanser, chloride of lime, sal soda, baking soda, washing crystals, chlorine compound, wallpaper cleaner, floor polish, floor wax, silverpolish, kerosene, gasoline, benzine, vinegar, rug shampoo.
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(Roget's Thesaurus II) noun Something that purifies or cleans: clarifier, cleaner, purifier, refiner, refinery. See CLEAN.

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  • Cleanser — Cleans er (kl[e^]nz [ e]r), n. [AS. cl[=ae]nsere.] One who, or that which, cleanses; especially, a detergent or other preparation used for cleaning. Arbuthnot. Syn: cleansing agent, cleaner. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • cleanser — O.E. clænsere priest, agent noun from clænsian (see CLEANSE (Cf. cleanse)). Meaning thing that cleanses is from late 14c …   Etymology dictionary

  • cleanser — [n] strong disinfectant, solvent abrasive, abstergent, antiseptic, cathartic, deodorant, detergent, fumigant, lather, polish, purgative, purifier, scourer, soap, soap powder, suds; concept 492 …   New thesaurus

  • cleanser — [klen′zər] n. any preparation for cleansing, esp. a powder as for scouring pots and enamel surfaces …   English World dictionary

  • Cleanser — A cleanser is a product used to cleanse something, such as a detergent or industrial cleaning agent. A popular type of cleanser is a facial care product that is used to remove make up, dead skin cells, oil, dirt, and other types of pollutants… …   Wikipedia

  • cleanser — [[t]kle̱nzə(r)[/t]] cleansers 1) N MASS A cleanser is a liquid or cream that you use for cleaning your skin. 2) N MASS A cleanser is a liquid or powder that you use in cleaning kitchens and bathrooms. [mainly AM] …   English dictionary

  • cleanser — UK [ˈklenzə(r)] / US [ˈklenzər] noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms cleanser : singular cleanser plural cleansers 1) a special liquid or cream used for cleaning the skin on your face 2) a chemical liquid or powder used for cleaning kitchens,… …   English dictionary

  • cleanser — noun Cleanser is used after these nouns: ↑skin …   Collocations dictionary

  • cleanser — cleans|er [ˈklenzə US ər] n [U and C] 1.) a substance used for removing dirt or ↑make up from your face 2.) a substance containing chemicals that is used for cleaning surfaces inside a house, office etc ▪ cream cleanser for the bathroom …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • cleanser — noun (C, U) 1 a liquid used for removing dirt or make up (1) from your face 2 a chemical liquid or powder used for cleaning surfaces inside a house, office etc: cream cleanser for the bathroom …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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