afwasmiddel

Definitions of afwasmiddel
  1. noun
    a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
    synonyms: detergens, reinigingsmiddel, schoonmaakmiddel, wasmiddel
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    type of:
    poetsmiddel, reinigingsmiddel, schoonmaakartikelen, schoonmaakmiddel
    a preparation used in cleaning something
  2. noun
    a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
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    type of:
    bevochtiger
    a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
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