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"Detergent" Definition

noun

A cleansing substance that acts similarly to soap but is made from chemical compounds rather than fats and lye.
a cleansing agent as.
Any of numerous synthetic water-soluble or liquid organic preparations that are chemically different from soaps but are able to emulsify oils, hold dirt in suspension, and act as wetting agents.
An oil-soluble substance that holds insoluble foreign matter in suspension and is used in lubricating oils and dry-cleaning solvents .

adjective

Having cleansing power.
That cleanses .

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