Detergent

/dɪtˈɜːd‍ʒənt/

/dɪˈtɝdʒənt/

Detergent

a cleaning substance that is designed to remove dirt, stains, and other impurities from surfaces or fabrics

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

detergent

having cleansing power

Example

The detergent effectively washed off the sauce stains from the tablecloth.

The detergent can easily wash out the grease from the pan.

Did you use the wrong detergent?

She squirted detergent onto the dirty dishes before washing them.

In the laundry room, she used detergent to wash away the stains from her favorite shirt.

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