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a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering having cleansing power a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
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a chemical that removes soils but does not sterilise equipment (see soils below).
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An agent that reduces the surface tension of a liquid. Detergents are often used to solubilize proteins.
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Synthetic, water-soluble cleaning agent that acts like soap.
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Synthetic washing agent that helps to remove dirt and oil. Some contain compounds which kill useful bacteria and encourage algae growth when they are in wastewater that reaches receiving waters.
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