absterges
v. C1 Advanced ab·sterges
v. to clean something thoroughly or to wash away dirt and grime. It is a more formal word than 'clean' or 'wash'.
v. to clean or wash away dirt, grime, or impurities. Often used in technical or formal contexts to describe the removal of contaminants.
The new detergent effectively absterges the fabric.
The laboratory protocol requires that all glassware be absterged with distilled water before the experiment begins.
While the initial rinse removes surface debris, a second treatment is necessary to ensure the solution fully absterges the internal surfaces of the reactor vessel.