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detergent

/ detergent /
noun/adjective satellite

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
Type of:
cleansing agent cleanser cleaner
Kinds of:
dishwasher detergent dishwashing detergent dishwashing liquid laundry detergent liquid detergent
Derived:
deterge
noun Sense 2
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
Type of:
wetting agent wetter surfactant
Kinds of:
anionic detergent anionic non-ionic detergent cationic detergent invert soap
adjective satellite Sense 3
having cleansing power
Similar:
purifying
Semantic Complexity
63%
Sense Count
3
Total Synonyms
1
Total Relationships
18
Times Searched
1
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Related Words

cleansing agent cleanser cleaner dishwasher detergent dishwashing detergent dishwashing liquid laundry detergent liquid detergent wetting agent wetter surfactant anionic detergent