dry-clean

[ drahy-kleen ]
/ ˈdraɪˈklin /

verb (used with object)

to clean (garments, draperies, rugs, etc.) with a liquid other than water, as benzine or gasoline.

Origin of dry-clean

First recorded in 1810–20; back formation from dry cleaning

British Dictionary definitions for dry-clean

dry-clean

verb

(tr) to clean (clothing, fabrics, etc) with a solvent other than water, such as trichloroethylene

Derived forms of dry-clean

dry-cleaner, noun dry-cleaning, noun