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detergent

de·ter·gent

UK/dɪˈtɜːd͡ʒənt/ US/dɪˈtɝd͡ʒənt/ uncommon
noun (2) adjective (1)

noun

1.
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a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension

adjective

1.

having cleansing power

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From French détergent, from Latin dētergēns, the present participle of dētergeō, from dē (“off”) + tergeō (“wipe, polish”).

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