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detergent

noun

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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 Shelves above the washer can hold detergent, stain remover and other supplies. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026 Use Minimal Detergent Excess detergent can make towels feel stiffer and rougher, experts say. — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 15 Aug. 2026 The novel touches on how the lack of personal toiletries, such as sanitary pads, hygiene products, detergents, and shampoo impacts women in particular. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 On an empty cycle (without any clothes or detergent), pour two cups of apple cider vinegar directly into the machine and run it on the hot water setting. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

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Data from Circana shows that during the first half of the year, eaux de parfum saw the strongest performance, though on the other end of the pricing and intensity spectrum, so did ancillary products like soaps, creams and shower gels.

— Noor Lobad, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling food.

— Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 25 Aug. 2026

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