English dictionary
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English adjective: detergent | |||
| 1. | detergent having cleansing power | ||
| Synonyms | detersive | ||
| Similar | purifying | ||
| Antonyms | adulterant, adulterating | ||
English noun: detergent | |||
| 1. | detergent (substance) a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | anionic, anionic detergent, cationic detergent, invert soap, non-ionic detergent, SLS, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate | ||
| 2. | detergent (artifact) a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, liquid detergent | ||
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