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Definition of dry-clean verb from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

dry-clean

verb

(also clean) dry-clean somethingVerb Forms present simple I / you / we / they dry-clean

he / she / it dry-cleans

past simple dry-cleaned

-ing form dry-cleaning

to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water This garment must be dry-cleaned only. Thesaurusclean

These words all mean to remove dirt from something, especially by using water and/or soap.

clean to remove dirt or dust from something, especially by using water or chemicals:The house is cleaned twice a week.
wash to remove dirt from something using water and usually soap:He quickly washed his hands and face. These jeans need to be washed.
rinse to remove dirt, etc. from something using clean water only, not soap; to remove the soap from something with clean water after washing it:Rinse the cooked pasta with boiling water. Make sure you rinse out all the soap.
cleanse to clean something or make it pure, especially your skin or a wound
dry-clean to clean clothes using chemicals instead of water

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dry-cleaning

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