1. Cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water
   "launder the towels, please!";
   - wash
    
2. Convert illegally obtained funds into legal ones
   "The criminal organization attempted to launder money through a chain of legitimate businesses"
    
3. Make (something questionable or controversial) appear legitimate or acceptable
   "The company laundered stolen data through a series of seemingly legitimate transactions"; "The government engaged in policy laundering by introducing unpopular measures through international agreements"

1. A trough or chute for conveying and washing ore or other materials
   "The crushed ore passed through the launder for cleaning"

Derived forms: laundering, laundered, launders

Type of: change, clean, commute, convert, exchange

Encyclopedia: Launder, John