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detergent

noun

Definition of detergent

as in soap

a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent Their findings prompted bans on phosphorus-laden detergents that were supercharging algae blooms choking the Great Lakes. — Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026 Patients should put any items in a leak-proof, puncture-resistant container, such as a laundry detergent bottle. — Noelle Lilley, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026 The heat-conductive aluminum core is fully enclosed in a thick layer of stainless steel, so there’s no risk of minerals and detergents degrading the core. — Emily Farris, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 Don’t overdose the amount of detergent required, and skip the use of fabric softeners, which leave excessive residue in the washer that feeds mildew spores. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

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Rinse your hands with clean water to remove any loose debris, apply enough soap to make a good lather, and scrub all surfaces, including between fingers, under fingernails and above wrists.

— Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026
For soap scum, Williams likes to spray peroxide directly on it and then spread a light layer of baking soda over the top.

— Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of soap

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