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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.
Exact synonyms: Surface-active Agent, Wetter, Wetting Agent
Specialized synonyms: Emulsifier, Detergent
Generic synonyms: Chemical Agent
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]
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