Associations to the word «Detergent»
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Verb
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Wiktionary
DETERGENT, noun. Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.
DETERGENT, adjective. Having the power to clean.
Dictionary definition
DETERGENT, noun. A surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.
DETERGENT, noun. A cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.
DETERGENT, adjective. Having cleansing power.
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.