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wetting agent vs detergent

detergent vs wetting agent

wetting agent and detergent both are nouns.

wetting agent is not an adjective while detergent is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
wetting agent Yes No No No
detergent Yes Yes No No
As nouns, detergent is a hyponym of wetting agent; that is, detergent is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than wetting agent:
  • wetting agent: a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
  • detergent: a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
Other hyponyms of wetting agent include emulsifier.
wetting agent (noun) detergent (noun)
a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
wetting agent (adjective) detergent (adjective)
having cleansing power
Difference between wetting agent and detergent

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