Associations to the word «Detergent»

DETERGENT, noun. Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

DETERGENT, adjective. Having the power to clean.

DETERGENT, noun. A surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.

DETERGENT, noun. A cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.

DETERGENT, adjective. Having cleansing power.