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detergent

Saydi-TUR-juhntUS/dɪˈtɝd͡ʒənt/UK/dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/

Pluraldetergents

2 meanings of detergent

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  1. 1
    nouncountable or uncountable
    A cleaning product, usually man-made, used instead of soap to wash things.

    Like soap, but made in a factory to clean even better.

    She poured some detergent into the washing machine.

    This detergent cuts through grease on dirty dishes.

    Similarcleanser, cleaner

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  2. 2
    adjective
    Able to clean or wash dirt away.

    The new spray has a strong detergent action on grease.

    Many shampoos contain detergent ingredients that wash the oil out of your hair.

    Similarcleansing

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Origin

From French détergent, which came from Latin. The Latin parts mean "off" and "wipe."