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First Known Use of detergent
1616
detergent
Definition of detergent
: a cleansing agent: such asa : soapb : any of numerous synthetic water-soluble or liquid organic preparations that are chemically different from soaps but are able to emulsify oils, hold dirt in suspension, and act as wetting agentsc : an oil-soluble substance that holds insoluble foreign matter in suspension and is used in lubricating oils and dry-cleaning solvents
Examples of detergent in a Sentence
We have tried different laundry detergents.
add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes
Recent Examples of detergent from the Web
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A few pointers on the process: • Katz says to avoid the ingredient Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in your toothpaste, which acts like a detergent and dries out the tongue, thus lowering saliva levels.
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A few pointers on the process: • Katz says to avoid the ingredient Sodium Lauryl Sulfate in your toothpaste, which acts like a detergent and dries out the tongue, thus lowering saliva levels.
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Thank sulfates, detergents found in shampoos, body washes, and facial cleansers.
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The union also tested the uniforms and found detectable levels of formaldehyde, cadmium, chromium and other chemicals commonly used in pesticides and detergents.
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The flight attendant union’s test results show detectable levels of formaldehyde, cadmium, chromium and other chemicals commonly used in pesticides and detergents.
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One brand of laundry detergent packets, Tide Pods, was initially sold in clear, plastic, round containers.
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In the New York case, the plaintiff Brad Buonasera accused Honest of misleadingly marketing at least 41 items including bubble bath, children's toothpaste, floor cleaners, laundry detergent and soap.
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The museum conservators use a lot of elbow grease, scrub brushes, detergent, a garden hose and some Bon Ami household cleaner.
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First Known Use of detergent
1676
DETERGENT Defined for English Language Learners
detergent
Definition of detergent for English Language Learners
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: a powder or liquid that is used to clean clothes, dishes, etc. : a chemical substance that is like soap
DETERGENT Defined for Kids
detergent
playDefinition of detergent for Students
: a substance that cleans
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of detergent
: having a cleansing action
detergent
Medical Definition of detergent
: a cleansing agent: asa: soap 1b: any of numerous synthetic water-soluble or liquid organic preparations that are chemically different from soaps but are able to emulsify oils, hold dirt in suspension, and act as wetting agents
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