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detergent

nounmasculinegeneral usevery common/dɨtɨɾˈʒẽtɨ/de·ter·gen·te

Definition

1

A chemical substance, usually liquid or powder, used to remove dirt and grease, especially for washing clothes or dishes.

Usage examples

“I need to buy laundry detergent.”
“This dish detergent cuts through grease effectively.”

Common combinations

detergentdish detergentlaundry detergentdetergent powder