DETERGENT


Meaning of DETERGENT in English

n.

Function: noun

Date: 1676

: a cleansing agent: as a : SOAP b : any of numerous synthetic water-soluble or liquid organic preparations that are chemically different from soaps but are able to emulsify oils, hold dirt in suspension, and act as wetting agents c : an oil-soluble substance that holds insoluble foreign matter in suspension and is used in lubricating oils and dry-cleaning solvents

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