detergent
n.
cleansing agent, substance which removes dirt and other impurities
adj.
purifying, making clean
Detergent
detergent
Noun
1. a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
(hypernym) wetting agent, wetter, surfactant, surface-active agent
(hyponym) anionic detergent, anionic, non-ionic detergent
2. a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
(hypernym) cleansing agent, cleanser, cleaner
(hyponym) dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid
(derivation) deterge
Adjective
1. having cleansing power
(synonym) detersive
(similar) purifying
Detergent (der)
n.
detergent, substance which removes dirt and other impurities
détergent
adj.
detergent
détergent (m)
n.
cleanser, washing powder