Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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detergent | Yes | Yes | No | No |
detergency | Yes | No | No | No |
detergent (noun) | detergency (noun) |
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a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension | detergent quality; the quality of having cleansing power |
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering |
detergent (adjective) | detergency (adjective) |
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having cleansing power |