detergent — a chemical substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes or dishes
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a chemical substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes or dishes
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/
Example Sentences
- My roommate used my expensive detergent to wash his gym socks - I'm not sure what's worse, the smell or my empty wallet!
- The new concentrated detergent is so powerful that one drop can clean an entire load of laundry.
- She accidentally used fabric softener instead of detergent, so her clothes came out soft but still dirty - a fashion disaster!
detergent
NOUN[/dɪˈtɜːrdʒənt/]
a chemical substance used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes or dishes
She pours detergent into the washing machine to remove muddy stains.
The urgent agent grabs detergent!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'detergere', meaning 'to wipe away' or 'to cleanse'. It combines the prefix 'de-' (away) with 'tergere' (to wipe or rub), originally used to describe the action of removing dirt or impurities by wiping.
Breakdown
de- (away, off) + tergere (to wipe, to rub) = to wipe away or cleanse thoroughly.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate used my expensive detergent to wash his gym socks - I'm not sure what's worse, the smell or my empty wallet!”
“The new concentrated detergent is so powerful that one drop can clean an entire load of laundry.”
“She accidentally used fabric softener instead of detergent, so her clothes came out soft but still dirty - a fashion disaster!”
“This eco-friendly detergent is made from natural ingredients and biodegradable materials.”
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