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detergent |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Detergent \De*ter"gent\, a. [L. detergens, -entis, p. pr of detergere: cf F. d['e]tergent.] Cleansing; purging. -- n. A substance which cleanses the skin, as water or soap; a medicine to cleanse wounds, ulcers, etc From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: detergent adj : having cleansing power [syn: {detersive}] n 1: a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering 2: a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
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