Associations to the word «Surfactant»

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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