cleanser

[ klen-zer ]

/ ˈklɛn zər /

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noun

a preparation for cleansing, as a liquid or powder for scouring sinks, bathtubs, etc., or a cream for cleaning the face.

a person or thing that cleanses.

Chiefly Eastern New England. a dry-cleaning establishment.

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Origin of cleanser

before 1000; Middle English; Old English clǣnsere;see cleanse, -er¹

Words nearby cleanser

cleanly, cleanness, cleanout, clean room, cleanse, cleanser, clean-shaven, clean sheet, cleansing tissue, cleanskin, clean slate

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Standard hair cleansers will be too harsh on your face and can dry out the skin and whiskers.
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For reference, the warm bath and the placebo were exactly the same, aside from a bit of skin cleanser.
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Separating technical gear out to use this special cleanser takes time, but I only do it about once a week.
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Mothers changed diapers infrequently by modern standards and hand-washed them using boiling water and irritating cleansers.
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JER sold fitness equipment, trash bags, foam skin cleanser, copy paper and even living room sofas, according to receipts obtained by Voice of San Diego from San Diego County auditors.
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The Master Cleanser though may veer a little close to Reverend Moon for some.
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Water, brush and rags and every available cleanser used until they would pass.
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A third ant approaches and joins in the friendly task, but soon abandons the field to the original cleanser.
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For removing the ink on the thumb or finger a towel and alcohol cleanser are sufficient.
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Only a pint of solution is needed for this purpose, following the act a larger douche is used as a cleanser.
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For a slight clean cut or scratch, a good cleanser is pure water.
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British Dictionary definitions for cleanser

cleanser

/ (ˈklɛnzə) /

noun

a cleansing agent, such as a detergent

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