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Definition of detergent - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
cleaning agentsubstance that removes dirt or stains from surfaces or fabrics
- This detergent cleans clothes very well.
Adjective
cleansing powerhaving the power to clean or purify
- The detergent solution removed all the stains.
Images of detergent
substance that removes dirt or stains from surfaces or fabrics
Expressions with detergent
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soap for washing dishes by hand
He used dish detergent to clean the greasy pan.
cleaning agent used in dishwashers to remove food residues and stains
She added dishwasher detergent to the machine before starting the wash cycle..
cleaning agent used for washing dishes
She added dishwashing detergent to the sink before scrubbing the plates..
cleaning agent for washing clothes in machines
I bought a new laundry detergent for my clothes.
liquid soap used for dishwashing
She prefers using liquid detergent for the dishes.
detergent with an anion as the active part
Anionic detergents are effective in removing grease.
detergent with a cation as the active part
Cationic detergents are used in fabric softeners.
cleanser that stays uncharged when mixed with water
This non-ionic detergent works well in hard water.
Origin of detergent
Latin, detergere (to wipe away)
Terms with detergent included in their meaning
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cleaning product
liquid detergent used for washing dishes
laundry detergent
detergent in powder form for washing clothes
detergent
substance enhancing detergent's cleaning action
household appliance
machine that washes dishes and utensils automatically using water and detergent
flowering plant
plant with pink or white flowers, leaves used as natural detergent
chemical
cationic detergent used as a powerful disinfectant
chemistry
capacity of a detergent ingredient to remove soil and stains
acr: Neutral Detergent Fiber
plant fiber measured after neutral detergent treatment
cleaning product
synthetic detergent derived from petroleum for cleaning
chemistry
synthetic organic compound used as a detergent and surfactant
cleaning agent
chemical used as a detergent and surfactant in cleaning products
cleaning agent
chemical used as a detergent and surfactant
cleaning
type of laundry detergent
dishwasher
low-sudsing detergent for use in dishwashers
cleaning agent
detergent with an anion as the active part
chemistry
detergent with a cation as the active part
cleaning
synthetic detergent with bactericidal properties
Examples of detergent in a sentence
He prefers a liquid detergent for washing dishes. The detergent properties of the soap are impressive. Its detergent action makes it effective against grease.
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- French:détergent, nettoyant, ...
- German:Reinigungsmittel, reinigend, ...
- Italian:detersivo, ...
- Spanish:detergente, limpiador, ...
- Portuguese:detergente, ...
- Chinese:洗涤剂, 净化的, ...
- Japanese:洗剤, 洗浄力のある, ...
- Arabic:مُنَظِّف, مُنَظِّف, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹמֶר נִיקּוּי, מְנַקֶּה, ...
- Russian:моющее средство, моющий, ...
- Ukrainian:мийний засіб, миючий, ...
- Hindi:डिटर्जेंट, शुद्धिकारी, ...
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