detergent
any of various surface-active agents (surface-active agent) (surfactants) particularly effective in dislodging foreign matter from soiled surfaces and retaining it in suspension. The term usually denotes a synthetic substance that is not prepared by saponifying fats and oils (as is soap).A brief treatment of detergents follows. For full treatment, see soap and detergent.
Dishwashing and laundering of clothing are the principal applications of detergents for which the liquid bath is water. Detergents also are used as emulsifiers in many applications. Detergents that function in nonaqueous media include dispersing agents added to lubricating oils used in automotive engines to prevent the accumulation of varnishlike deposits on the cylinder walls; to gasoline to prevent the buildup of gummy residues in the carburetor; and to dry-cleaning solvents to facilitate the removal of soil from garments. See also surface-active agent. Compare soap (soap and detergent).
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