Associations to the word «Detergent»
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Wiktionary
DETERGENT, noun. Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.
DETERGENT, adjective. Having the power to clean.
Dictionary definition
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.
Wise words
The chief virtue that language can have is clearness, and
nothing detracts from it so much as the use of unfamiliar
words.