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detergent
[ dih-tur-juhnt ]
noun
- any of a group of synthetic, organic, liquid or water-soluble cleaning agents that, unlike soap, are not prepared from fats and oils, are not inactivated by hard water, and have wetting-agent and emulsifying-agent properties.
- a similar substance that is oil-soluble and capable of holding insoluble foreign matter in suspension, used in lubricating oils, dry-cleaning preparations, etc.
- any cleansing agent, including soap. Compare anionic detergent, cationic detergent, synthetic detergent.
adjective
- cleansing; purging.
detergent
/ ɪˈɜːəԳ /
noun
- a cleansing agent, esp a surface-active chemical such as an alkyl sulphonate, widely used in industry, laundering, shampoos, etc
adjective
- having cleansing power
detergent
/ ĭ-û′əԳ /
- A cleaning agent that increases the ability of water to penetrate fabric and break down greases and dirt. Detergents act like soap but, unlike soaps, they are derived from organic acids rather than fatty acids. Their molecules surround particles of grease and dirt, allowing them to be carried away.
- Compare soap
Other 51Թ Forms
- ԴDzd·ٱgԳ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of detergent1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of detergent1
Example Sentences
It is used in common substances like plastic, resin, nylon and some forms of dyes, pesticides or detergents.
A pungent smell of detergent and rotten food hits me as we walk through this enormous high-security prison.
For years, they’ve been setting up tables on neighborhood sidewalks each day and stacking them with clothing, electronics, medication, toiletries, laundry detergent and other goods.
Recommendations included using mild soap and detergent to remove soot and smoke from the walls, throwing out burned items, and laundering all fabric items that children interact with.
After a first pass without water, Miller suggested going back with a damp towel and mild detergent.
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