detergents

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

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Recent Examples of detergents The Dewy Skin Cream is a rich moisturizer packed with hyaluronic acid and the brand’s signature purple rice, all while being formulated without mineral oil, synthetic fragrances, sulfate detergents, parabens, or phthalates. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Dec. 2024 Are there specific detergents recommended for black clothes? Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2024 Petroleum is also used in a variety of solvents, fertilizers, pesticides, detergents and surfactants; mineral oils; asphalt that paves our roads; and adhesives that bind structures together. Sahit Muja, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024 Avoid harsh detergents and stain removers. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024 According to the brand, the duvet insert can be machine-washed with mild detergents in cold water on the gentle cycle. Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 15 Oct. 2024 There are many enzymatic detergents on the market, including Zout, Persil Professional Laundry Detergent Small & Mighty Colour Protect, and even some OxiClean products. Barbara Bellesi Zito, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2024

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“Detergents.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergents. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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