détergent — meaning in English

English meaning

• cleansing noun The act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
• detergent noun A cleaning agent, especially a manufactured chemical rather than traditional soap.

Senses

détergent is used for these senses in English:

• cleansing That cleanses.
• detergent Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

cleansing — full definition

1. noun The act or process of removing dirt, impurities, or unwanted elements.
2. adj Serving to purify or clean thoroughly.

detergent — full definition

1. noun A cleaning agent, especially a manufactured chemical rather than traditional soap.
2. adj Having a cleansing effect.

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