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Softeners

Description:

Softeners, as a term, can refer to different things depending on the context.

1. Noun - Fabric Softeners:

Fabric softeners are chemical additives used during laundry to impart a soft and smooth feel to clothes. They reduce static cling, make clothes smell fresh, and make ironing easier.

Sample Sentence: I always add fabric softeners to my laundry to keep my clothes feeling luxurious.

2. Noun - Water Softeners:

Water softeners are devices that remove excess minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium, from hard water, turning it into soft water, which is more suitable for everyday use. Soft water helps prolong the lifespan of appliances, reduces scale buildup, and provides better lathering of soaps and shampoos.

Sample Sentence: Our household installed a water softener to prevent mineral deposits and improve water quality.

3. Adjective - Softeners:

Softeners can also be used as an adjective to describe things that make or become softer.

Sample Sentence: The softeners used in the skincare product left my skin feeling silky smooth.