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Definition of Detergent

1. Noun. A surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.

2. Adjective. Having cleansing power.

3. Noun. A cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.

Definition of Detergent

1. a. Cleansing; purging.

Definition of Detergent

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Detergent

1. An agent which purifies or cleanses. Amphipathic, surface active, molecules with polar (water soluble) and nonpolar hydrophobic) domains. They bind strongly to hydrophobic molecules or molecular domains to confer water solubility. Examples include: sodium dodecyl sulphate, fatty acid salts, the Triton family, octyl glycoside. Origin: L. Detergere = to cleanse This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Detergent

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deterged detergence detergencies detergency detergent (current term) detergent (current term) detergents detergents detergent builder deterger

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