softener
softener
Definition
soft·ener (--ər)
noun
something that softens; specif.,
- a positively charged compound added to water in treating fabrics to make them softer and fluffier
- water softener
softener
Usage Examples
Converse of object
- use: My father always seemed to be using a water softener.
- have: The most popular solution to the problem of hard water is to have a water softener installed in your home.
- install: The most popular solution to the problem of hard water is to have a water softener installed in your home.
- avoid: Laundry The general consensus is using a non-biological washing product and avoiding fabric softeners is appropriate.
- contain: By accident I was wiping dust from a plant with a wet sponge containing fabric softener.
- get: To make cleaning a little easier in the future, you may want to consider getting a water softener.
Adjective modifier
- fecal: Failing that, you should try a ' fecal softener ' which is a kind of medicine your GP can prescribe.
- acrylic: However, modern chemical paints also contain other potentially harmful constituents, such as acrylic softeners.
- domestic: Domestic water softeners regenerated with brine produce water containing an increased concentration of sodium.
- fitted: CELLAR Provides a useful storage area with power and light connected, fitted water softener and a hot water tank.
- commercial: The Reach & Wash 5 Stage Process is as follows: Commercial water softener removes calcium.
- fecal: Fecal softeners should not be used as the sole regimen but may be useful given in combination with stimulant laxatives.
Modifies a noun
- sheet: The easiest way is to place a fabric softener sheet in the bottom of your laundry basket.
- system: Where a Reverse Osmosis type water softener system is fitted.
Noun used with modifier
- stool: Your doctor may recommend fiber supplements or stool softeners.
- fabric: I need to change the sheets on my bed, put some fabric softener in the wash Mom always does.
- water: To make cleaning a little easier in the future, you may want to consider getting a water softener.
- skin: Whether it's an over-the-counter or prescription skin softener, do it every day.
- prescription: Whether it's an over-the-counter or prescription skin softener, do it every day.
- technology: Water Softener - New technology water softeners without the salt.
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