detergents

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

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Recent Examples of detergents The tap water during winter could be too cold in some regions, and detergents are designed to dissolve in specific temperatures. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025 Use fragrance-free and additive-free detergents to prevent soap residue from building up on the fibers. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Oct. 2025 Their goal was to create detergents and fabric care items that not only perform at the highest level but also bring a sense of refinement and enjoyment to the daily routine. Wyles Daniel, AZCentral.com, 2 Oct. 2025 Ethylene oxide, which is used to make products such as antifreeze, textiles, adhesives, plastics and detergents. Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025 Aküzüm listed early customers in pulp and paper, textiles, pigments, and consumer products such as shampoos and detergents. Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2025 Just scan the barcode on your detergents with the SmartHQ app and your washer will dispense the right amount of detergent every time. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025 Convenience has been crucial in driving the demand for laundry detergents. John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Apr. 2025 Manufacturers use benzene to make industrial products like dyes, detergents, and some plastics, but benzene is not usually used to make drugs like acne products, the FDA says. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergents
soaps
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  • Each box contains peppermint, Iowa pine, snowdrop, and gingerbread soaps, and their scents and colors are perfectly seasonal without being overtly holiday.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025

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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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