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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 Mistakes To Avoid Using too much detergent—More detergent doesn’t mean cleaner towels. — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 29 July 2026 All this leftover detergent and fabric softener can definitely contribute to an unpleasant smell between washes. — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 28 July 2026 Never use abrasive cleaning tools or abrasive detergents as that can wear down the PTFE coating on your grill mat. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026 Customers who had never thought twice about their detergent began to develop real brand loyalty. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

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Clean granite with mild dish soap, warm water, and a soft cloth; avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon.

— Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
The long-running ABC soap, which premiered in 1970, went off the air in 2011, but love for the show remains strong.

— Amy Amatangelo, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of soap

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