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detergent vs cleaner

cleaner vs detergent

detergent and cleaner both are nouns.

detergent is an adjective but cleaner is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detergent Yes Yes No No
cleaner Yes No No No
As nouns, cleaner is a hypernym of detergent; that is, cleaner is a word with a broader meaning than detergent:
  • detergent: a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
  • cleaner: a preparation used in cleaning something
Other hypernyms of detergent include cleanser, cleansing agent.
detergent (noun) cleaner (noun)
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension a preparation used in cleaning something
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering someone whose occupation is cleaning
the operator of dry-cleaning establishment
detergent (adjective) cleaner (adjective)
having cleansing power
Difference between detergent and cleaner

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