surfactant
noun
sur·fac·tant
(ˌ)sər-ˈfak-tənt 
ˈsər-ˌfak-
: a surface-active substance (such as a detergent)
surfactant
adjective
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Another focus is the development of sustainable surfactants that avoid fluorine or silicon.
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The researchers suggest focusing instead on using several different surfactants in the mixture.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2025
In the world of textile production, surfactants help dyes consistently penetrate fabric.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Most commercial wetting agents contain surfactants similar to those in dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2025
The researchers suggest focusing instead on using several different surfactants in the mixture.
—Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2025
In the world of textile production, surfactants help dyes consistently penetrate fabric.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 22 Aug. 2025
Most commercial wetting agents contain surfactants similar to those in dishwashing liquids and laundry detergents.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2025
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“Surfactant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surfactant. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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surfactant
noun
sur·fac·tant
(ˌ)sər-ˈfak-tənt, ˈsər-ˌ
: a surface-active substance
specifically
: a surface-active lipoprotein mixture which coats the alveoli and which prevents collapse of the lungs by reducing the surface tension of pulmonary fluids
surfactant
adjective
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