DETERGENT

detergent, detersive

(adjective) having cleansing power

detergent

(noun) a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension

detergent

(noun) a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Noun

detergent (countable and uncountable, plural detergents)

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

Adjective

detergent (comparative more detergent, superlative most detergent)

synonym of cleansing.

Source: Wiktionary

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De*ter"gent, a. Etym: [L. detergens, -entis, p. pr. of detergere: cf. F. détergent.]

Definition: Cleansing; purging.

– n.

Definition: A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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