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Detergent
01
a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
detergents
Examples
She added a scoop of detergent to the washing machine to ensure the clothes came out clean and fresh.
02
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
detergent
01
having cleansing power
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
ungradable
