detergent

as in soap
a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent Red Barrel Studio Bathroom Floor Storage Cabinet $115 $98 at Wayfair The bathroom organizer’s ample storage space includes four large shelves to hold beauty products, linens, and laundry detergent. Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Look for Green Seal or USDA Organic certifications, as these detergents often have cleaner ingredients. Shivani Vyas, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Mar. 2025 Everything else had to be washed with a special antimicrobial detergent. Cara Lynn Shultz, People.com, 27 Apr. 2025 This Dream Clean detergent incorporates citrus notes with warm vanilla and amber to soothe the senses before bedtime. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detergent
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soap
Noun
  • Boswell led Bath & Body Works in the post-pandemic era, returning the company known for its scented soaps and lotions to profitable revenue growth.
    Courtney Reagan, CNBC, 19 May 2025
  • Avoid soap and commercial produce washes, which may leave an unwanted residue on your berries.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 18 May 2025

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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 22 May. 2025.

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