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 on the Web The same station will wash the mops, dry them with warm air, and refill the container with water and detergent for the next cleaning job. Gabriela Vatu, PCMAG, 8 Oct. 2024 External factors: Environmental factors, such as exposure to chlorine in pools or using harsh laundry detergents, can further irritate sensitive skin and delay healing. Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 16 Sep. 2024 New research suggests a compound found in a wide variety of products — from cosmetics to air fresheners to detergents and soaps — may send a signal to an area of the brain that triggers the start of puberty. Linda Carroll, NBC News, 10 Sep. 2024 Put warm water in a sink or bucket, and add a few drops of mild detergent or dishwashing soap. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 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 5 Nov. 2024.

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