Overview of noun detergent

The noun detergent has 2 senses

• detergent -- (a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering)


• detergent -- (a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension)

Overview of adj detergent

The adj detergent has 1 sense

• detergent, detersive -- (having cleansing power)