non-detergent

non--de·ter·gent

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Definitions of non-detergent word

noun non-detergent any of a group of synthetic, organic, liquid or water-soluble cleaning agents that, unlike soap, are not prepared from fats and oils, are not inactivated by hard water, and have wetting-agent and emulsifying-agent properties. 1
noun non-detergent a similar substance that is oil-soluble and capable of holding insoluble foreign matter in suspension, used in lubricating oils, dry-cleaning preparations, etc. 1
noun non-detergent any cleansing agent, including soap. Compare anionic detergent, cationic detergent, synthetic detergent. 1
adjective non-detergent cleansing; purging. 1

before 1610

One of the 40% oldest English words

1610-20; (< F) < Latin dētergent- (stem of dētergēns) wiping off (present participle of dētergēre). See deterge, -ent

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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