detergent - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension

Synonyms

• detergent

More generic

• cleaner
• cleanser
• cleansing agent

More specific

• dishwasher detergent
• dishwashing detergent
• dishwashing liquid
• laundry detergent
• liquid detergent

Noun

a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering

Synonyms

• detergent

More generic

• surface-active agent
• surfactant
• wetter
• wetting agent

More specific

• SLS
• anionic
• anionic detergent
• cationic detergent
• invert soap
• non-ionic detergent
• sodium lauryl sulfate
• sodium lauryl sulphate

Adjective

having cleansing power

Synonyms

• detergent
• detersive

Related

• purifying

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