Definition of Surface-active agent

1. Noun. A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.

Exact synonyms: Surfactant, Wetter, Wetting Agent
Specialized synonyms: Emulsifier, Detergent
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surface-active Agent

surf boats
surf casting
surf fish
surf fishing
surf kayaking
surf lifesaving
surf rider
surf riders
surf riding
surf ski
surf skis
surfable
surface
surface(a)
surface-active
surface-active agent (current term)
surface-conduction electron-emitter display
surface-conduction electron-emitter displays
surface-mine
surface-to-air
surface-to-air missile
surface-to-air missile system
surface area
surface areas
surface boundary layer
surface boundary layers
surface car
surface cars

Literary usage of Surface-active agent

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Proceedings of the Workshop on Long-lived Radionuclide Chemistry in Nuclear by NEA Nuclear Science Committee (1998)
"Sublation is a collection process opposite to precipitation [4], where the complex formed between a surface active agent and an oppositely charged species, ..."

2. Code of Federal Regulations 21 Food and Drugs: Parts 170 to 199 Revised as by U.s. Gpo (2005)
"(b) The use as an emulsifier and/or surface-active agent in any substance or article that is the subject of a regulation in parts 174, 175, ..."

3. Treatment Of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline by Nancy Bergstrom, Ph.D. (CON), Nancy Bergstrom, Richard M. (CON) Allman, Oscar M. Alvarez, Ph.D. (CON), M. Alisan (CON) Bennett, Carolyn E. Carlson, Ph.D. (CON) (2004)
"A surface-active agent that reduces the surface tension of fluids to allow greater penetration. Swab Culture. See Culture (Swab). ..."

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