detergent 1
noundomain: substance
Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]
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EnglishDefinition
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
Hypernym
wetting agent 1
noun
a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
EnglishDerivationally related form
detergent 1
adjective
having cleansing power
Hyponym
a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
a class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation
a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
