surface-active agent

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Noun surface-active agent has 1 sense

wetting agent, wetter, surfactant, surface-active agent - a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
--₁ is a kind of chemical agent
--₁ has particulars: emulsifier; detergent

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Surface-active Agent

A surface-active agent, also known as a surfactant, is a chemical compound that helps lower the surface tension between two substances. It is commonly used in various industries such as household cleaning, detergent production, and personal care products.

Usage examples:

The surface-active agent in the detergent helped remove stubborn stains from the fabric.
By using a surface-active agent, the floor cleaner easily dissolved the greasy residues.
Shampoo contains surface-active agents that help the product spread evenly and cleanse the hair.
The scientist experimented with different surface-active agents to find the most effective one for their research.