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Webster 1913 Edition
Detergent
De-ter′gent
,Adj.
[L.
detergens
, -entis
, p. pr. of detergere
: cf. F. détergent
.] Cleansing; purging.
– Noun.
A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc.
Webster 1828 Edition
Detergent
DETERGENT
,Adj.
DETERGENT
,Noun.
Definition 2024
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See also: détergent
English
Noun
detergent (plural detergents)
- Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.
Related terms
Translations
any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant
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Adjective
detergent (comparative more detergent, superlative most detergent)
Translations
having the power to clean