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surfactant

/sɜːˈfæk.tənt/

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noun

/sɜːˈfæk.tənt/C1formalscientific
  • ruХимическое вещество, которое снижает поверхностное натяжение жидкости при растворении в ней, обычно используется в моющих средствах, эмульгаторах и смачивателях.

A chemical agent that reduces the surface tension of a liquid when dissolved in it, commonly used in detergents, emulsifiers, and wetting agents.

  1. Surface-active agentC1formalscientific

    A substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, allowing it to spread or mix more easily.

    ruПоверхностно-активное вещество

    • Soap contains surfactants that help remove dirt from surfaces.
    • Surfactants are used in detergents to improve cleaning efficiency.
    • The surfactant lowered the water's surface tension, allowing it to penetrate the fabric.

    Synonymssurface-active agentwetting agent

Forms
  • surfactants plural form
  • surfactants' possessive plural form
  • surfactant's possessive singular form
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