Detergent — synonyms, definition

1. detergent (Noun)

antitoxin disinfectant medicine preventative sterilizing

detergent (Noun) — A surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.

detergent (Noun) — A cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.

Wetter cleaner cleanser cleansing agent surface-active agent surfactant wetting agent SLS anionic anionic detergent cationic detergent dishwasher detergent dishwashing detergent dishwashing liquid invert soap laundry detergent liquid detergent non-ionic detergent sodium lauryl sulfate sodium lauryl sulphate

2. detergent (Adjective)

detersive

detergent (Adjective) — Having cleansing power.