lavation

la·va·tion  (l-vshn, l-)

n.

The process of washing; a cleansing.

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[Latin lavti, lavtin-, from lavtus, past participle of lavre, to wash; see lave.]

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Noun

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lavation - the work of cleansing (usually with soap and water) washing, wash washup, bathing - the act of washing yourself (or another person) ablution - the ritual washing of a priest's hands or of sacred vessels dishwashing, washup - the act of washing dishes washing-up - the washing of dishes etc after a meal window-washing - the activity of washing windows rinse - washing lightly without soap soak, soaking - washing something by allowing it to soak rinsing, rinse - the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing work - activity directed toward making or doing something; "she checked several points needing further work" laundering - washing clothes and bed linens