Definition of Surface-active

1. Adjective. Capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid; used especially of detergents.

Similar to: Active

Definition of Surface-active

1. Adjective. capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Surface-active

surf boat
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 (current term)
surface-active agent
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

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