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Added 9 October 2026

cleansing

/ˈklɛn.zɪŋ/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about cleansing at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

That cleanses.
Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.

noun

The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

verb

present participle and gerund of cleanse

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