Associations to the word «Surfactant»
Noun
- Adsorption
- Monomer
- Additive
- Aggregate
- Sulfate
- Vesicle
- Polymerization
- Solvent
- Solubility
- Ammonium
- Silica
- Triton
- Fluorescence
- Amine
- Polymer
- Droplet
- Selectivity
- Hydrocarbon
- Electrolyte
- Sodium
- Foam
- Chromatography
- Dispersion
- Lipid
- Ether
- Viscosity
- Molecule
- Aggregation
- Oxide
- Reagent
- Anion
- Methanol
- Gel
- Template
- Poly
- Concentration
- Lung
- Liquid
- Sludge
- Dekker
- Bile
- Ester
- Interface
- Wastewater
- Hydroxide
- Tension
- Chloride
- Salt
- Coating
- Alkali
- Washing
- Stabilization
- Contaminant
- Buffer
- Organic
- Solution
- Pigment
- Formulation
- Solid
- Ion
- Pore
- Pesticide
- Cleaning
- Synthesis
- Separation
- Toxicity
- Condensation
- Dye
- Soap
- Mixture
- Particle
- Bubble
Adjective
Wiktionary
SURFACTANT, noun. (chemistry) A surface active agent, or wetting agent, capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid; typically organic compounds having a hydrophilic "head" and a hydrophobic "tail".
SURFACTANT, noun. (biochemistry) A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport.
Dictionary definition
SURFACTANT, noun. A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
Wise words
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