Engelsk substantiv: detergent |
1. | detergent (om masse eller substans) a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | anionic, anionic detergent, cationic detergent, invert soap, non-ionic detergent, SLS, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate |
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2. | detergent (om gjenstand) a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension |
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| Mindre spesifikke uttrykk | cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent |
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| Mere spesifikke uttrykk | dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, liquid detergent |
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