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detergent
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
detergent
(noun)
dish detergent
(noun)
dishwashing detergent
(noun)
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detergent
/dɪ
ˈ
tɚʤənt/
noun
plural
detergents
detergent
/dɪ
ˈ
tɚʤənt/
noun
plural
detergents
Learner's definition of DETERGENT
:
a powder or liquid that is used to clean clothes, dishes, etc.
:
a chemical substance that is like soap
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We have tried different laundry
detergents
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a box of
detergent
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