Associations to the word «Detergent»

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

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