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/
Korean meaning: 세제, 세정제 (특히 옷이나 설거지용)
Korean pronunciation: 디**터**전트
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
A person pours blue detergent onto greasy dishes creating cleaning bubbles
The urgent agent grabs detergent!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'detergere'에서 온 말로, '닦아내다, 깨끗이 하다'라는 뜻입니다. 마치 더러운 것을 '터치'해서 '전부' 없애버린다는 느낌이죠!
🎵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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