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English noun: surfactant

1. surfactant (substance) a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved


Synonymssurface-active agent, wetter, wetting agent


Broader (hypernym)chemical agent


Narrower (hyponym)detergent, emulsifier









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