Definition of detergent Detergent
/dɪtɚˈʤʌnt/ - [diterjunt] - de•ter•gent
We found 11 definitions of detergent from 6 different sources.
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What does detergent mean?
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NounPlural: detergents |
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| detergent - a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension | ||
| cleanser, cleansing agent, cleaner 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 | ||
| detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering | ||
| surface-active agent, surfactant, wetting agent, wetter a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved | ||
| 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 | ||
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| detergent - having cleansing power | ||
| detersive | ||
| purifying freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent" | ||
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Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- detergent (a.)
Cleansing; purging. - detergent (n.)
A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.
OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω
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detergent
A surface-active agent used for removing dirt and grease from a variety of surfaces and materials. -
detergent
A substance used when cleaning.
Wikipedia 
- A detergent is a chemical that helps people clean things. Many people use washing powder, which is a type of detergent, when they need to clean their clothes.
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🔤- detergent, noun, singular of detergents.
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