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Definition of Surfactant
1. Noun. A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
Specialized synonyms: Emulsifier, Detergent
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
Definition of Surfactant
1. Noun. (chemistry) A surface active agent, or wetting agent, capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid; typically organic compounds having a hydrophilic "head" and a hydrophobic "tail". ¹
2. Noun. (biochemistry) A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Surfactant
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Surfactant
Literary usage of Surfactant
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Lifelong Passion: Nicholas and Alexandra: Their Own Story by Andrei Maylunas (2005)
"Pulmonary surfactant is a complex mixture of proteins and ... Derangement of the
surfactant system may proceed to the development of disease by opening the ..."
2. RREL Hazardous Waste Research Symposium: Abstract Proceedings, 19th Annual (1993)
"surfactant enhanced aquifer remediation (SEAR) has been proposed as an alternative
... The first approach capitalizes on the capacity of aqueous surfactant ..."
3. Oil Spill Dispersants: Efficacy And Effects by National Research Council (U. S.) (2005)
"The surfactant reduces the oil-water interfacial tension by orienting with the
hydrophilic groups interacting with the water phase and the hydrophobic ..."
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