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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/ · UK /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/
detergent means: A liquid or powder used to wash clothes, dishes, or other things.
noun
A liquid or powder used to wash clothes, dishes, or other things.
- Add a little detergent.
- This detergent removes stains from clothes.
- Which detergent do you use for your dishes?
A cleaning substance other than soap, often made using chemicals that help water remove dirt.
- The solution contains a synthetic detergent.
- Researchers tested several detergents for removing grease.
- This detergent helps water spread across the surface.
adjective
Able to remove dirt or other unwanted material.
- The liquid has detergent properties.
- We measured the detergent action of the solution.
- These detergent additives help keep the engine clean.
Questions about detergent
What does detergent mean?
A liquid or powder used to wash clothes, dishes, or other things.
What is detergent in other languages?
Türkçe: deterjan · Español: detergente · Français: lessive · Deutsch: Waschmittel · Italiano: detersivo · 日本語: 洗剤
How do you pronounce detergent?
In American English /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/; in British English /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/.
How do you use detergent in a sentence?
Add a little detergent. This detergent removes stains from clothes.
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