bewhistle

/ˈbɛhwɪsəl/

Definitions

1. verb

to clean or purify something, especially by washing or rinsing

“The farmer had to bewhistle the vegetables before selling them at the market.”

2. noun

a cleaning or purifying process, especially of water or other liquids

“The water treatment plant uses a series of bewhistles to remove impurities.”

Synonyms

  • clean
  • purify

Antonyms

  • contaminate
  • pollute