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surface-active

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sur·face-ac·tive (sûrfs-ktv)
adj.
Of, relating to, or being a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved. Used especially of detergents.
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Adj.1.surface-active - capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid; used especially of detergents
active - exerting influence or producing a change or effect; "an active ingredient"


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