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detergent

noun

Definition of detergent

as in soap

a substance used for cleaning add the detergent to the washing machine before putting in the clothes

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Recent Examples of detergent Show him how to put his clothes (and detergent) into a washing machine and to use the dryer. — Jeanne Phillips, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026 Overusing detergent can ruin towels, so stick to the dosage lines on the cap. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Aug. 2026 In my 20s, an unexpected reaction to laundry detergent left me with my first case of hives. — Kristen Willard, Glamour, 3 Aug. 2026 This method uses both low-pressure water and specialized detergents. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for detergent

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soap

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Food spills usually require soap and water, not harsh chemicals that may pose health risks.

— Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
In the early 1960s, he was cast in the single-season CBS daytime soap Our Five Daughters — which debuted a year after the sitcom My Three Sons — beginning a string of roles in serials for Cypher.

— Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026

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