Meaning
Detergent is a substance, usually in liquid or powder form, that is used for cleaning, especially for washing clothes, dishes, or other surfaces. It removes dirt, grease, or stains by breaking them down.
Grammar and Usage
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Part of speech: Noun (countable/uncountable)
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Used to refer to cleaning agents in general or a specific type of cleaning product.
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Common sentence structure:
- use + detergent
- liquid/powder detergent
Common Phrases
- laundry detergent
- dishwashing detergent
- liquid detergent
- powder detergent
- detergent bottle
Collocations
- verb + detergent: use detergent, add detergent, spill detergent
- adjective + detergent: liquid detergent, powdered detergent, strong detergent, mild detergent
- noun + detergent: detergent container, detergent stain, detergent residue
Examples
- She bought a new brand of laundry detergent for washing clothes.
- Please add some detergent before starting the washing machine.
- This liquid detergent is safe for delicate fabrics.
- The smell of the detergent was fresh and clean.
- He spilled detergent all over the floor.
- Always rinse well to remove any detergent residue from the dishes.
- The supermarket sells a wide variety of detergents.
Synonyms or Related
- soap
- cleanser
- washing powder
- cleaning agent
- dishwashing liquid