Detergent ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Detergent ( noun )

1. A substance, typically a powder or liquid, for washing clothes, dishes, or other objects, typically having a chemical base and active ingredients that work by breaking up and removing dirt and grease.
2. A substance that is used to remove dirt and stains from clothes and other fabrics.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from latin detergent- "cleansing", from the verb detergere.

Examples:

1. She used a scoop of detergent to wash her clothes.
2. The instructions on the detergent package said to use one capful for a full load of laundry.
3. I always use a detergent with a built-in fabric softener when I do laundry.
4. She poured the liquid detergent into the washing machine and turned it on.
5. The dishwasher detergent is designed to remove food particles and stains from dishes.

(As a verb)

Detergent ( verb )

1. A substance, typically a powder or liquid, for washing clothes, dishes, or other objects, typically having a chemical base and active ingredients that work by breaking up and removing dirt and grease.
2. A substance that is used to remove dirt and stains from clothes and other fabrics.

Origin:

Late 19th century: from latin detergent- "cleansing", from the verb detergere.

Examples:

1. She used a scoop of detergent to wash her clothes.
2. The instructions on the detergent package said to use one capful for a full load of laundry.
3. I always use a detergent with a built-in fabric softener when I do laundry.
4. She poured the liquid detergent into the washing machine and turned it on.
5. The dishwasher detergent is designed to remove food particles and stains from dishes.