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 The cult-popular dermatologist Barbara Sturm now has her own lightly scented detergent for sensitive skin ($60 per litre). Rachel Syme, The New Yorker, 26 Nov. 2024 During that period, Unilever dabbles with millions of products, ranging from iced tea to laundry detergent. Prarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 25 Oct. 2024 Instead of your regular detergent, use very mild detergent—or better yet, a down-specific cleaning product. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 21 Oct. 2024 Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin. Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024 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 22 Dec. 2024.

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