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detergent in Italian

detergent in Italian is detergente, detersivo — detergent means a cleaning agent, especially a manufactured chemical rather than traditional soap.

detergent in Italian

detergente
noun
Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.
detersivo
noun
Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

What does "detergent" mean?

  1. noun A cleaning agent, especially a manufactured chemical rather than traditional soap.
    "Add a capful of laundry detergent to the wash."
  2. adj Having a cleansing effect.
    "The soap has a mild detergent action on oily skin."
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detergent in a sentence

  • Add a capful of laundry detergent to the wash.
  • Dish detergent cuts through grease better than plain water.
  • The soap has a mild detergent action on oily skin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "detergent" in Italian?

"detergent" in Italian is detergente, detersivo. detergent means: A cleaning agent, especially a manufactured chemical rather than traditional soap.

How do you use "detergent" in a sentence?

Example: "Add a capful of laundry detergent to the wash." In Italian, "detergent" is detergente, detersivo.

Are there other ways to say "detergent" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 2 translations listed for "detergent": detergente, detersivo.

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