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detergent vs sodium lauryl sulfate

sodium lauryl sulfate vs detergent

detergent and sodium lauryl sulfate both are nouns.

detergent is an adjective but sodium lauryl sulfate is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detergent Yes Yes No No
sodium lauryl sulfate Yes No No No
As nouns, sodium lauryl sulfate is a hyponym of detergent; that is, sodium lauryl sulfate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than detergent:
  • detergent: a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
  • sodium lauryl sulfate: a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
detergent (noun) sodium lauryl sulfate (noun)
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension a caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
detergent (adjective) sodium lauryl sulfate (adjective)
having cleansing power
Difference between detergent and sodium lauryl sulfate

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