• Detergent

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /dɪˈtɜː(ɹ)dÊ’É™nt/

    Origin

    From French détergent.

    Noun

    detergent

    (plural detergents)
    1. Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

    Related terms

    Full definition of detergent

    Adjective

    detergent

    1. Having the power to clean.
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