detergente

Definitions of detergente
  1. noun
    a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
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    types:
    detergente para lavavajillas
    a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers
    detergente para lavadoras
    any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing
    detergent líquido
    a detergent in liquid form
    type of:
    producto de limpieza
    a preparation used in cleaning something
  2. noun
    a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
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