dry clean
Definition
Verb: - To clean (clothing, fabrics, or textiles) using chemical solvents instead of water. This process typically occurs in a commercial or professional setting to remove stains and dirt without causing shrinkage or damage that water might.
Usage
- This verb describes a specific cleaning method. It is often used in the context of professional laundry services or care instructions for delicate garments.
- It is a transitive verb, requiring a direct object (the item being cleaned).
Examples
Advanced Usage
- "to have something dry-cleaned": A common passive construction indicating the action is performed by a professional service.
- I'm going to have this coat dry-cleaned.
Variants and Related Words
- Dry cleaning (n): The process or business of cleaning clothes with chemical solvents.
- I dropped my shirts off at the dry cleaning.
- Dry cleaner's / Dry cleaners (n): The shop or service that performs dry cleaning.
- The dry cleaner's is on Main Street.
Synonyms
- Chemically clean: A more technical term for the same process.
Phrasal Verbs
(This word does not commonly form phrasal verbs.)
Related Idioms
(There are no common idioms specifically for this verb.)
Verb
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clean with chemical agents
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