surface-active

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Definitions of surface-active word

adjective surface-active (of a substance, esp a detergent) capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid, usually water 0
adjective surface-active designating or of a substance, as a detergent or wetting agent, that lowers the surface tension of the solvent in which it is dissolved or the tension at the interface between two immiscible liquids 0

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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