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/dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ · det.er.gent
noun
  1. Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant. She applied the detergent to the dirty dishes and let it soak before rinsing.
adjective
  1. That cleanses. The detergent properties of the soap made it effective at removing grease stains.

Synonyms

cleansersurfactantsmecticemulsifiersolventpurifiersanitizerdegreaser

Antonyms

contaminantpollutantfilthgrimedirtmucksludge
Did you know? The first synthetic detergent was introduced in the 1930s, revolutionizing the cleaning industry with its improved efficiency and effectiveness.

Related terms

cleansoapdishwasherlaundrywashingpurificationsterilizationdisinfectant
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Aug 1, 2026