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detergent


detergent - noun

  • a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
  • a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension

    • detergent - adjective

    • having cleansing power

    detergent - thesaurus

    detersive  


    View spelling list Nouns ending in -ent and learn about the word detergent in the Spellzone English spelling course, Unit 33. Word endings: -ant, -ent, -ance, -ence.

    Scrabble score for detergent

    d is 2 e is 1 t is 1 e is 1 r is 1 g is 2 e is 1 n is 1 t is 1
    Scrabble score = 11

    Please note that scrabble only allows seven tiles to be placed at once.

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