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Disinfecting vs Cleansing - What's the difference?

disinfecting | cleansing |

As verbs the difference between disinfecting and cleansing

is that disinfecting is while cleansing is .

As an adjective cleansing is

that cleanses.

As a noun cleansing is

the process of removing dirt, toxins etc.

disinfecting

English

Verb

(head)

    • cleansing

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • That cleanses.
    • ''Apply the cleansing cream to your skin.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The process of removing dirt, toxins etc.
    • ''Regular skin cleansing may help to prevent acne.

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    * ethnic cleansing

    Verb

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