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anionic — n. 1. a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions. Syn: anionic detergent, non ionic detergent [WordNet 1.5] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
anionic detergent — noun a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions • Syn: ↑anionic, ↑non ionic detergent • Derivationally related forms: ↑anionic (for: ↑anionic) • Hypernyms: ↑ … Useful english dictionary
anionic — adj. 1 of an anion or anions. 2 having an active anion. * * * I noun a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions (Freq. 7) • Syn: ↑anionic detergent, ↑non ionic detergent • Hypernyms: ↑detergent … Useful english dictionary
soap and detergent — ▪ chemical compound Introduction substances that, when dissolved in water, possess the ability to remove dirt (detergent) from surfaces such as the human skin, textiles, and other solids. The seemingly simple process of cleaning a soiled… … Universalium
Detergent — For the band, see The Detergents. Detergents A detergent is a surfactant or a mixture of surfactants with cleaning properties in dilute solutions. [1] In common usage, detergent refers to alkylbenzenesulfonates, a family of compounds that are… … Wikipedia
Laundry detergent — Laundry powder Laundry detergent, or washing powder, is a substance that is a type of detergent (cleaning agent) that is added for cleaning laundry. In common usage, detergent refers to mixtures of chemical compounds including… … Wikipedia
detergent — 1. Cleansing. 2. A cleansing or purging agent, usually salts of long chain aliphatic bases or acids ( e.g., quaternary ammonium or sulfonic acid compounds) which, through a surface action that depends on their possessing both hydrophilic and… … Medical dictionary
lauryl alcohol — noun a colorless insoluble solid alcohol used to make detergents and pharmaceuticals • Syn: ↑1 dodecanol • Hypernyms: ↑alcohol * * * noun 1. : a crystalline compound CH3(CH2)10CH2OH made by reduction of ethyl laurate; normal dodecyl alcohol … Useful english dictionary
keryl — ˈkerə̇l noun ( s) Etymology: kerosine + yl : a mixture of alkyl radicals that is derived from kerosine specially purified for making sulfonated anionic detergents and that consists chiefly of one or more radicals ranging in size from decyl to… … Useful english dictionary
de|grad|a|ble — «dih GRAY duh buhl», adjective. susceptible to decomposition, especially chemical decomposition: »There has been a reduction of the residual amounts of synthetic detergent material in the…river sources of supply after the complete substitution in … Useful english dictionary
