Synonyms: cleaning, cleansing, cleanup
Definition: the act of making something clean
Usage: he gave his shoes a good cleaning
Similar words: improvement
Definition: the act of improving something
Usage: their improvements increased the value of the property
Synonyms: purifying, cleansing
Definition: acting like an antiseptic
Similar words: antiseptic
Definition: thoroughly clean and free of or destructive to disease-causing organisms
Usage: doctors in antiseptic green coats; the antiseptic effect of alcohol; it is said that marjoram has antiseptic qualities
Synonyms: ablutionary, cleansing
Definition: cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands
Usage: ablutionary rituals
Similar words: purifying
Definition: freeing from noxious matter
Usage: filtration is a purifying agent