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detergent
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de·ter·gent  (d-tûrjnt)
n.
A cleansing substance that acts similarly to soap but is made from chemical compounds rather than fats and lye.
adj.
Having cleansing power.

detergent [dɪˈtɜːdʒənt]
n
(Chemistry) a cleansing agent, esp a surface-active chemical such as an alkyl sulphonate, widely used in industry, laundering, shampoos, etc.
adj also detersive [dɪˈtɜːsɪv]
having cleansing power
[from Latin dētergēns wiping off; see deterge]

detergent  (d-tûrjnt)
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.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and launderingdetergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
anionic, anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent - a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
cationic detergent, invert soap - a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation
SLS, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate - a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent - a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
2.detergent - a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent - a preparation used in cleaning something
dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid - a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers
laundry detergent - any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing
liquid detergent - a detergent in liquid form
Adj.1.detergent - having cleansing power
purifying - freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent"

detergent
noun
cleaner, cleanser, washing-up liquid, soap powder, soap flakes He squeezed some detergent over the dishes.
adjective
cleansing, cleaning, purifying, abstergent, detersive low-lather detergent powders
Translations
detergent [dɪˈtɜːdʒənt]
A. ADJdetergente
B. Ndetergente m

detergent [dɪˈtɜːrənt] ndétersif m, détergent m

detergent
nReinigungs- or Säuberungsmittel nt; (= soap powder etc)Waschmittel nt
adjreinigend

detergent [dɪˈtɜːdʒənt] ndetersivo, detergente m

detergent
n detergent [diˈtəːdʒənt]
a (soapless) substance used for cleaning She poured detergent into the washing-machine. wasmiddel مُنَظِّف перилен препарат čisticí prostředek vaskemiddel das Waschmittel απορρυπαντικό detergente pesuaine ماده زدایش گر؛ ماده شستشو pesuaine détergent חוֹמֶר נִיקוּי डिटर्जेंट deterdžent, prašak za pranje mosószer deterjen hreinsiefni detergente 洗剤 합성세제 skalbiklis, ploviklis, valiklis mazgāšanas līdzeklis bahan pencuci wasmiddel vaskemiddel, rensemiddel detergent detergente deter­gent моющее средство čistiaci prostriedok pralno sredstvo deterdžent tvätt-, disk-, rengöringsmedel ผงซักฟอก deterjan 清潔劑,洗滌劑 пральний порошок; дезінфекційний засіб دھونے کا مسالہ chất tẩy 涤剂

detergent مادة منظفة čisticí prostředek vaskepulver Reinigungsmittel απορρυπαντικό detergente pesuaine détergent sredstvo za pranje rublja detergente 洗剤 세제 wasmiddel vaskemiddel detergent detergente чистящее средство tvättmedel ผงซักฟอก deterjan bột giặt 洗涤剂


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