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detergent

[ dih-tur-juhnt ]

noun

  1. any of a group of synthetic, organic, liquid or water-soluble cleaning agents that, unlike soap, are not prepared from fats and oils, are not inactivated by hard water, and have wetting-agent and emulsifying-agent properties.
  2. a similar substance that is oil-soluble and capable of holding insoluble foreign matter in suspension, used in lubricating oils, dry-cleaning preparations, etc.
  3. any cleansing agent, including soap. Compare anionic detergent, cationic detergent, synthetic detergent.


adjective

  1. cleansing; purging.

detergent

/ 诲瑟藞迟蓽藧诲萧蓹苍迟 /

noun

  1. a cleansing agent, esp a surface-active chemical such as an alkyl sulphonate, widely used in industry, laundering, shampoos, etc
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. having cleansing power
鈥淐ollins English Dictionary 鈥 Complete & Unabridged鈥 2012 Digital Edition 漏 William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 漏 HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

detergent

  1. A cleaning agent that increases the ability of water to penetrate fabric and break down greases and dirt. Detergents act like soap but, unlike soaps, they are derived from organic acids rather than fatty acids. Their molecules surround particles of grease and dirt, allowing them to be carried away.
  2. Compare soap
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Other 亚洲网紅露点 Forms

  • 苍辞苍顎卍别路迟别谤顎僩别苍迟 adjective
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of detergent1

First recorded in 1610鈥20; from French or directly from Latin 诲脓迟别谤驳别苍迟- (stem of 诲脓迟别谤驳脓苍蝉, present participle of 诲脓迟别谤驳脓谤别 ) 鈥渢o wipe off鈥); deterge, -ent
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亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins

Origin of detergent1

C17: from Latin 诲脓迟别谤驳脓苍蝉 wiping off; see deterge
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It is used in common substances like plastic, resin, nylon and some forms of dyes, pesticides or detergents.

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A pungent smell of detergent and rotten food hits me as we walk through this enormous high-security prison.

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For years, they鈥檝e been setting up tables on neighborhood sidewalks each day and stacking them with clothing, electronics, medication, toiletries, laundry detergent and other goods.

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Recommendations included using mild soap and detergent to remove soot and smoke from the walls, throwing out burned items, and laundering all fabric items that children interact with.

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After a first pass without water, Miller suggested going back with a damp towel and mild detergent.

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