detergent Definition
de·ter·gent (dē tʉr′jənt, di-)
noun
a cleansing substance; specif., a surface-active chemical preparation, as, now esp., a linear alkyl sulfonate, that is capable of emulsifying dirt or oil
detergent Synonyms
detergent Synonyms
detergent Usage Examples
Converse of object
- dishwash: Back to Top How should I purchase dishwashing detergent?
- wash: Reduce your use of washing detergent with a laundry ball.
Adjective modifier
- non-ionic: Proteins which interact with lipid components can be eluted by non-ionic detergents or organic solvents.
- non-biological: Rinse the diapers, then wash with a non-biological detergent.
- heavy-duty: Adding a good heavy-duty detergent the contamination is reduced much more to well below the target level.
- mild: A small amount of mild detergent or bubble bath will not harm your garden.
- harsh: A very mild shampoo free form any harsh detergents.
- liquid: Liquid detergents dissolve easily, even in cold water.
Modifies a noun
- sanitizer: Feed and Water Containers Wash with detergent sanitizer solution.
- dispenser: Back to Top My detergent dispenser just won't close.
- residue: Unfortunately detergent residue is often found in areas commonly used for soaking paper like the bath or kitchen sink.
- bottle: A plastic detergent bottle must have a half-life of several millennia.
- powder: This process also produces a detergent powder that is easy to dissolve.
- solution: The flow patterns were observed by using neutral detergent water solution injected through the upper part of the main nozzle.
Noun used with modifier
- laundry: Product tests are performed on items from shampoo to laundry detergents.
- washing: Which is the best washing machine detergent to use - washing powder, liquid or tablets?
- dishwasher: Was I out of dishwasher detergent or dish soap?
- dish: Use 1 part liquid dish detergent to 20 parts water for cleaning up any remaining ink residue.
- household: A wash with household detergent should solve the problem.
- powder: An all purpose, heavy-duty powder detergent does a good job of cleaning most clothes and is suitable for all washable fabrics.
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