Synonyms for
Detergent
Definition
Detergent is a substance used for cleaning things, especially clothes.
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Common collocations
- laundry detergent
- dish detergent
- liquid detergent
- powder detergent
- heavy-duty detergent
- mild detergent
- all-purpose detergent
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Usage note
Detergent is a substance used for cleaning, often in place of soap. It is commonly used in laundry and dishwashing contexts.
Example sentences
- I use detergent to clean my clothes.
- My mom bought a new detergent for the washing machine.
- This detergent is good for removing tough stains.
- Can you pour some detergent into the washing machine?
- I spilled some detergent on the floor.
Quotes
I would like to thank the inventor of detergent for taking the dish out of washing the dishes.
I don't have a laundry room, I have a closet with a washer and dryer in it. It's a very neat and tidy little space, and it smells like fabric softener and detergent.
A good mother remembers to serve fruit at breakfast, is always cheerful and never yells, manages not to project her own neuroses and inadequacies onto her children, is an active and beloved community volunteer. She remembers to make play dates, her children's clothes fit, she does art projects with them and enjoys physical play. And somehow, amidst all of these admirable pursuits, she keeps herself incredibly thin and beautiful.