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detergent

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de·ter·gent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt $ -ɜːr-/ noun [countable, uncountable]  DHa liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes etc 洗涤剂;洗衣粉;洗洁精,去污剂
Examples from the Corpus
detergentScum is formed when soaps and detergents react with hard water.A Skin is waterproof and keeps harmful materials such as detergents and allergic compounds out, and water in.Wool sweaters felt too scratchy Clothes washed with certain detergents had a chemical smell.Lead crystal glass Hot water and dishwasher detergent can cause pitting or cracking.Oh, and by the way, have you heard about this hot new dishwashing detergent?Wash the interior with baking soda water or mild detergent.The bottle of detergent stood in reproachful isolation at one end of the table.Only liberal applications of self-awareness, preferably with some therapeutic detergent, will enable you to leave it at home.
Origin detergent (1600-1700) French détergent, from Latin tergere to clean by rubbing
de·ter·gent nounChineseSyllable
clothes, a or Corpus washing powder used liquid for


detergent
detergent /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt $ -ɜːr-/ noun [uncountable and countable]
 Date: 1600-1700
 Language: French
 Origin: détergent, from Latin tergere 'to clean by rubbing'
a liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes etc


de·ter·gentBrE /ˈtɜːdʒənt/ 🔊NAmE /ˈtɜːrdʒənt/ 🔊 noun [uncountable, countable] a liquid or powder that helps remove dirt, for example from clothes or dishes 洗涤剂;去垢剂;洗衣粉