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de·ter·gent

(dĭ-tûr′jənt)

A cleansing substance that acts similarly to soap but is made from chemical compounds rather than fats and lye.

adj.

Having cleansing power.

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detergent

(dɪˈtɜːdʒənt)

(Chemistry) a cleansing agent, esp a surface-active chemical such as an alkyl sulphonate, widely used in industry, laundering, shampoos, etc

adj

having cleansing power

[C17: from Latin dētergēns wiping off; see deterge]

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de•ter•gent

(dɪˈtɜr dʒənt)

n.

1. any synthetic organic cleaning agent that is liquid or water-soluble and has wetting-agent and emulsifying properties.

2. a similar substance that is oil-soluble, used in lubricating oils, dry-cleaning preparations, etc.

3. any cleansing agent, including soap.

adj.

4. cleansing; purging.

[1610–20; (< French) < Latin dētergent-, s. of dētergēns, present participle of dētergēre. See deterge, -ent]

de·ter·gent

(dĭ-tûr′jənt)

A cleaning agent that increases the ability of water to penetrate fabric and break down greases and dirt. Detergents act like soap but are made of chemicals obtained from petroleum products. Their molecules surround particles of grease and dirt, allowing them to be carried away. Compare soap.

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Noun	1.	detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering anionic, anionic detergent, non-ionic detergent - a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions cationic detergent, invert soap - a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation SLS, sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate - a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed surface-active agent, surfactant, wetter, wetting agent - a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
	2.	detergent - a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension cleaner, cleanser, cleansing agent - a preparation used in cleaning something dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid - a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers laundry detergent - any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing liquid detergent - a detergent in liquid form
Adj.	1.	detergent - having cleansing power detersive purifying - freeing from noxious matter; "filtration is a purifying agent"

detergent

noun

1. cleaner, cleanser, washing-up liquid, soap powder, soap flakes He squeezed some detergent over the dishes.

adjective

1. cleansing, cleaning, purifying, abstergent, detersive low-lather detergent powders

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Translations

مَادَةٌ مُنَظِّفَة مُنَظِّف

čisticí prostředekčistící prostředek

vaskemiddelvaskepulver

Reinigungsmittel Waschmittel

απορρυπαντικό

detergente

pesuaine

détergent

deterdžent

mosószer

hreinsiefni

detergente detersivo

洗剤

세제

ploviklisskalbiklis

mazgāšanas līdzeklis

pralno sredstvo

tvättmedel

ผงซักฟอก

deterjan

bột giặt

洗涤剂清洁剂

detergent

[dɪˈtɜːdʒənt]

A. ADJ → detergente

B. N → detergente m

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detergent

[dɪˈtɜː^rdʒ^ənt] n → détersif m, détergent m

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detergent

n → Reinigungs- or Säuberungsmittel nt; (= soap powder etc) → Waschmittel nt

adj → reinigend

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detergent

[dɪˈtɜːdʒənt] n → detersivo, detergente m

Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995

detergent

(diˈtəːdʒənt) noun

a (soapless) substance used for cleaning. She poured detergent into the washing-machine.

detergent

→ مَادَةٌ مُنَظِّفَة čisticí prostředek vaskepulver Reinigungsmittel απορρυπαντικό detergente pesuaine détergent deterdžent detergente 洗剤 세제 wasmiddel vaskemiddel detergent detergente моющее средство tvättmedel ผงซักฟอก deterjan bột giặt 洗涤剂

de·ter·gent

n. detergente, agente limpiador;

a. detergente, limpiador-a.

Do you have laundry detergent? (US)
Do you have washing powder? (UK) → Máte prací prášek? → Har I noget vaskepulver? → Haben Sie Waschpulver? → Onko teillä pesupulveria? → Imate li prašak za pranje rublja? → Ha del detersivo in polvere? → 粉末洗剤はありますか？ → 세제 있어요? → Hebt u waspoeder? → Har du vaskepulver? → Czy jest tu proszek do prania? → O senhor tem sabão em pó? → Har ni tvättmedel? → Çamaşır tozunuz var mı? → Bạn có bột giặt không? → 有洗衣粉吗？

detergent

n detergente m

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