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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Abluent \Ab"lu*ent\, a. [L. abluens, p. pr. of. abluere to wash away; ab + luere (lavere, lavare). See Lave.] Washing away; carrying off impurities; detergent. -- n. (Med.) A detergent. AS [1913 Webster]