Synonyms of absterge

Antonyms of absterge

Collocations of absterge

absterge wounds
Frequency: 70 %

The nurse used antiseptic solution to absterge wounds.

absterge dirt
Frequency: 60 %

She used a soft cloth to absterge dirt from the surface.

absterge impurities
Frequency: 50 %

The water filter helps to absterge impurities from the drinking water.

Idiomatic Expressions for absterge

  • Phrase: absterge a wound
    Meaning: to clean or disinfect a wound
    Usage: The nurse used antiseptic solution to absterge the wound before applying a bandage.