Definition of Detergent
Detergent
de·ter·gent


Definition/Meaning
(noun)
a cleansing agent similar to soap that combines with dirt and impurities on clothes, dishes, etc. and makes them easier to wash away with water;

e.g. The new detergent removed the stains from my clothes and it also smells nice.

(adjective)
cleansing;

e.g. The dye we used while tie dyeing our shirts resists detergent action.



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