detergent

as in soap
a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent More than 160,000 bottles of laundry detergent are being recalled for possible bacterial contamination. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 24 Mar. 2025 Scientists are now exploring ways to repurpose industrial waste gases, transforming pollution into everyday essentials like shampoo, detergent, and even fuel. Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Mar. 2025 Manufacturers use benzene to make industrial products like dyes, detergents, and some plastics, but benzene is not usually used to make drugs like acne products, the FDA says. Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 14 Mar. 2025 Use soap or detergent to remove dirt and disinfectants to kill germs. Jennifer Welsh, Verywell Health, 11 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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