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detergent vs sodium lauryl sulphate

sodium lauryl sulphate vs detergent

detergent and sodium lauryl sulphate both are nouns.

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

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
detergent Yes Yes No No
sodium lauryl sulphate Yes No No No
As nouns, sodium lauryl sulphate is a hyponym of detergent; that is, sodium lauryl sulphate is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than detergent:
  • detergent: a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
  • sodium lauryl sulphate: 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 sulphate (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 sulphate (adjective)
having cleansing power
Difference between detergent and sodium lauryl sulphate

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