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dry-clean
[ drahy-kleen ]
verb (used with object)
- to clean (garments, draperies, rugs, etc.) with a liquid other than water, as benzine or gasoline.
dry-clean
verb
- tr to clean (clothing, fabrics, etc) with a solvent other than water, such as trichloroethylene
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Derived Forms
- ËŒ»å°ù²â-ˈ³¦±ô±ð²¹²Ô±ð°ù, noun
- ËŒ»å°ù²â-ˈ³¦±ô±ð²¹²Ô¾±²Ô²µ, noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of dry-clean1
First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from dry cleaning
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Example Sentences
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She urged her to persuade Ms. Lewinsky not to dry-clean or throw away a certain dress that held physical evidence of the affair.
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Be sure to launder or dry-clean clothing that you’ve worn, because clothes moths are drawn to fibers with body oils or food spills.
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Before you drop off your favorite duds, though, check whether you really need to dry-clean them.
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If it merely says to dry-clean, consider that a recommendation, and know that you might be able to do it yourself.
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If the tag reads “dry-clean only,†respect that as sartorial gospel.
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