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alkylbenzene sulfonate

noun

Definition of alkylbenzene sulfonate 

: a derivative of benzene that is used in detergents as a surfactant Alkylbenzene sulfonates are another member of this class and are used as detergents, corrosion inhibitors and emulsifiers in both automotive and industrial lubricants. —Neil Canter, Tribology & Lubrication Technology, March 2010

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1955, in the meaning defined above

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alkylating agent

alkylation

alkylbenzene

alkylbenzene sulfonate

alkylene

alkyl halide

alkylic

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