puhdistava — meaning in English

English meaning

• besom noun A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
• cleansing noun The act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
• purgative noun something, such as a substance or medicine, that purges; laxative

Senses

puhdistava is used for these senses in English:

• besom Any cleansing or purifying agent.
• cleansing That cleanses.
• purgative (capable of) purging

besom — full definition

1. noun A broom made from a bundle of twigs tied onto a shaft.
2. noun A troublesome woman.
3. noun Any cleansing or purifying agent.

cleansing — full definition

1. noun The act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
2. adj Serving to purify or clean thoroughly.

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