detergent

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/

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Noun

Singular detergent

Plural detergents

1. (countable & uncountable) Detergent is a cleaning solution often used for washing clothes and dishes.

Adjective

Positive detergent

Comparative more detergent

Superlative most detergent

1. When something is detergent, it is able to clean other things.