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| purify |
to make clean or pure. |
| rinse |
to clean by dipping into or spraying with water. [1/3 definitions] |
| sanitary |
free from things that can cause infection; clean; sterile. |
| sanitation |
the practice of keeping the public healthy by providing clean living conditions. Sanitation includes removing garbage and keeping drinking water clean. |
| scour1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. [1/3 definitions] |
| scrub1 |
to clean by rubbing hard. [1/2 definitions] |
| shampoo |
a soap solution used to clean the hair. [2/4 definitions] |
| sponge |
to wipe, clean, or make wet with a sponge. [1/5 definitions] |
| steam |
to apply steam to in order to cook or clean. [1/7 definitions] |
| tear1 |
a drop of salty liquid that comes from the eye. Tears clean the eye and keep it wet. [1/2 definitions] |
| toilet paper |
a soft paper used to clean oneself after using the toilet. |
| toothbrush |
a brush with a short, narrow head and a long handle used to clean the teeth. |
| toothpaste |
a paste used to clean the teeth. |
| vacuum |
to use, or clean by means of, a vacuum cleaner. [1/4 definitions] |
| wash |
to make clean by using water or soap. [2/12 definitions] |
| wash down |
to clean completely with water or other liquids. [1/2 definitions] |
| wipe |
to clean or dry by rubbing lightly with a soft cloth, paper, or one's hand. [1/3 definitions] |
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