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Detailed Synonyms for detergent in English

detergent:

detergent [the ~] noun

  1. the detergent
    the detergent; the washing-powder; the soap powder; the soap flakes
  2. the detergent
    the dishwashing detergent; the detergent; the cleanser
  3. the detergent
    the detergent; the cleaning liquid
  4. the detergent
    – a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension 1
    the detergent
    – a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension 1
  5. the detergent
    – a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering 1
    the detergent
    – a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering 1

detergent adj

  1. detergent
    – having cleansing power 1
    detergent; detersive
    – having cleansing power 1

Related Words for "detergent":

  • detergents

Alternate Synonyms for "detergent":


Related Definitions for "detergent":

  1. having cleansing power1
  2. a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension1
  3. a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering1

Related Synonyms for detergent