Detergent (Adjective)
Meaning
Having cleansing power.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Some cleansers have gentle detergent properties that effectively remove dirt without stripping skin of its natural oils.
- A mild detergent quality in soap is essential for washing delicate skin.
- Detergent waters such as soap solutions have surfactant properties that reduce tension.
- Natural soap bars often have less detergent strength than commercial liquid cleansers.
- Laundry pre-treatments typically have high detergent potency to quickly dissolve set-in stains.