About The Word Detergent

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Detergent

Detergent Meaning & Definition
Detergent Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Detergent?

[n] a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
[n] a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
[adj] having cleansing power

Synonyms | Synonyms for Detergent: detersive | purifying

Related Terms | Find terms related to Detergent: abstergent | cathartic | cleaner | cleaning | cleaning agent | cleaning solvent | cleanser | cleansing | cleansing cream | cold cream | cream | dentifrice | depurant | depurative | diuretic | emetic | enema | expurgatory | holystone | lotion | lustral | mouthwash | nauseant | pumice stone | purgative | purge | purging | purificatory | purifier | purifying | rinse | shampoo | soap | solvent | surfactant | synthetic detergent | tooth powder | toothpaste | wash | washing

See Also | anionic | anionic detergent | cationic detergent | cleaner | cleanser | cleansing agent | dishwasher detergent | dishwashing detergent | dishwashing liquid | invert soap | laundry detergent | liquid detergent | non-ionic detergent | SLS | sodium lauryl sulfate | sodium lauryl sulphate | surface-active agent | surfactant | wetter | wetting agent

Detergent In Webster's Dictionary

\De*ter"gent\, a. [L. detergens, -entis, p. pr. of detergere: cf. F. d['e]tergent.] Cleansing; purging. -- n. A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.

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