1. present participle of absterg; to cleanse or wipe away, especially in a medical or surgical context
Usage: medical/technical; archaic or formal

1. having the quality of cleansing or wiping away; serving to remove impurities or unwanted matter
Usage: medical/technical; archaic or formal

Examples

• The doctor recommended an absterging solution for wound care.
• The absterging properties of the herbal mixture made it useful in traditional medicine.
• She was absterging the surface with a clean cloth.
• The nurse used an absterging agent to prepare the patient's skin before surgery.
• Ancient texts describe absterging treatments for various ailments.