Detergent
adjectivedɪ'tɜrdʒənt
Adjective
having cleansing power
Similar:Detersive
Noun
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
Type of:CleanserCleanera surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
Type of:SurfactantWetter
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Similar Words
- Detersive
- Purifying
- Detergency
- Deterge
- Detergence