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detergent

noun

Definition of 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 White vinegar helps break apart and rinse out lingering excess detergent and fabric softener buildup that leaves towels feeling stiff and smelling musty. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2026 Fill the tub, mixing lukewarm water with detergent with your hand. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 19 Oct. 2026 Each sheet is packed with the perfect amount of detergent for your load. — ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026 Avoid using soaps and detergents, which aren’t recommended by either the FDA or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). — Natalia Vela, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

Noun

The back hand wash sink soap dispenser appears to have dead batteries.

— NWA Democrat-Gazette, Arkansas Online, 19 Oct. 2026
Tips To Keep Your Sink Clean Longer Rinse the sink after every use to get rid of food debris that can cause odors, get rid of soap scum, and reduce staining.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 Oct. 2026

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