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douches

/duːʃɪz/ /daʊʃɪz/

Meanings
noun
A jet or current of water or vapour directed upon some part of the body to benefit it medicinally; in particular, such a jet directed at the vagina for vaginal irrigation.

Examples :

""The doctor advised her against using douches for routine cleaning, as they can disrupt the natural balance of bacteria in the vagina." "
medicine body sex

Related Words

Illustration something

something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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regularly adverb

/ˈɹɛɡjəli/ /ˈɹɛɡjəlɚli/

With constant frequency or pattern.

"My brother regularly takes the bus to school. "

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interrupting verb

/ˌɪntəˈrʌptɪŋ/ /ˌɪnɾəˈrʌptɪŋ/

To disturb or halt (an ongoing process or action, or the person performing it) by interfering suddenly.

"A maverick politician repeatedly interrupted the debate by shouting."

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particular noun

/pəˈtɪkjələ/ /pəˈtɪkjəlɚ/

A small individual part of something larger; a detail, a point.

"The teacher pointed out a particular detail in the math problem that several students missed. "

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irrigation noun

/ˌɪɹəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act or process of irrigating, or the state of being irrigated; especially, the operation of causing water to flow over lands, for nourishing plants.

"The farmer used irrigation to water his crops, ensuring a good harvest. "

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constantly adverb

/ˈkɒnstəntli/

With steadfastness; with resolve; in loyalty, faithfully.

"My brother constantly helps his younger sister with her homework, demonstrating his steadfast loyalty and support. "

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antiseptic noun

/ˌæntiˈseptɪk/

Any substance that inhibits the growth and reproduction of microorganisms. Generally includes only those that are used on living objects (as opposed to disinfectants) and aren't transported by the lymphatic system to destroy bacteria in the body (as opposed to antibiotics).

"The nurse used an antiseptic to clean the cut on the boy's knee before applying the bandage. "

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extinguishing verb

/ɪkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/ /ɛkˈstɪŋɡwɪʃɪŋ/

To put out, as in fire; to end burning; to quench

"The firefighter was focused on extinguishing the flames to save the building. "

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administer verb

/ədˈmɪnɪstɚ/

To cause to ingest (a drug), either by openly offering or through deceit.

"We administered the medicine to our dog by mixing it in his food."

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irrigating verb

/ˈɪrɪɡeɪtɪŋ/

To supply (farmland) with water, by building ditches, pipes, etc.

"We need to irrigate the land before we plant the crops."

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necessary noun

/ˈnɛsəsɹɪ/ /ˈnɛsəˌsɛɹi/

(usually with the definite article) A place to do the "necessary" business of urination and defecation: an outhouse or lavatory.

"The school's new addition includes a modern necessary. "

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obnoxious adjective

/əbˈnɒkʃəs/ /əbˈnɑkʃəs/

Extremely unpleasant or offensive; very annoying, odious or contemptible.

"He was an especially obnoxious and detestable specimen of a man."