definition of
[cleansing]

[1] #1 cleansing n. [cleaning, cleanup] the act of making something clean; "he gave his shoes a good cleaning". wn

[2] #2 cleansing s. [ablutionary] cleansing the body by washing; especially ritual washing of e.g. hands; "ablutionary rituals". wn

[3] #3 cleansing s. [purifying] acting like an antiseptic. wn