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Synonyms
1. detergent
noun. ['dɪˈtɝːdʒənt'] a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.
Synonyms
- surface-active agent
- surfactant
- anionic detergent
- anionic
- cationic detergent
- invert soap
- sodium lauryl sulphate
- sodium lauryl sulfate
- non-ionic detergent
- SLS
- wetting agent
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Rhymes with Detergent
- convergent
- resurgent
- insurgent
- divergent
- emergent
- sergent
- urgent
How do you pronounce detergent?
Pronounce detergent as dɪˈtərʤənt.
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Sentences with detergent
1. Noun, singular or mass
Make a sudsy solution with a gentle laundry detergent or dish soap in a small bucket.
2. detergent
noun. ['dɪˈtɝːdʒənt'] a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.
Synonyms
- cleaner
- dishwashing detergent
- dishwasher detergent
- liquid detergent
- laundry detergent
- cleanser
- cleansing agent
Antonyms
- adulterant
3. detergent
adjective. ['dɪˈtɝːdʒənt'] having cleansing power.
Synonyms
- detersive
Antonyms
- septic
- foreign