non-ionic detergent

Definitions of non-ionic detergent
  1. noun
    a class of synthetic detergents in which the molecules do not ionize in aqueous solutions
    synonyms: anionic, anionic detergent
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    type of:
    detergent
    a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
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