Used in a Sentence

detergent

Definitions, parts of speech, synonyms, and sentence examples for detergent.

Editorial note

Does that mean I want to buy a huge 15 litre tub of industrial detergent?

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Quick take

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

Meaning at a glance

The clearest senses and uses of detergent gathered in one view.

noun

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

adjective

Synonym of cleansing.

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for detergent.

noun

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

Example sentences

1

Does that mean I want to buy a huge 15 litre tub of industrial detergent?

2

For example, if your Dash Button can be used for Tide detergent, you may see a list of various Tide detergent scents and sizes that you can choose from.

3

There were a surge in Tide detergent thefts starting a few years back, to use it as a currency.

4

There is this half-serious article where life could have originated in detergent used to clear tholins from alien robots' planetary modules.

5

Staples (detergent, drinks, etc) on Amazon easily cost 30% more than the comparable Costco purchase.

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A washing machine with a detergent dispenser and 11 different wash modes costs more than one with 3 modes and no dispenser.

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There would be deals by detergent companies to include their button in a washer.

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This is especially true for detergent and personal care products that need to be picked out from crowded shelves at the supermarket.

9

I did a comparison to Walmart a while back and Amazon was definitely pricier for bulk goods/detergent/etc.

10

Just like you can mix some TSP into your regular laundry detergent, you can mix some ephedrine into your regular diet shakes or what-have-you.

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When I need groceries and household supplies such as laundry detergent or toilet paper the last place I think of is Amazon.

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First thing you know is more detergent arrives at your door and when you check the existing pack you find that you are indeed running low.

Frequently asked questions

Short answers drawn from the clearest meanings and examples for this word.

How do you use detergent in a sentence?

Does that mean I want to buy a huge 15 litre tub of industrial detergent?

What does detergent mean?

Any non-soap cleaning agent, especially a synthetic surfactant.

What part of speech is detergent?

detergent is commonly used as noun, adjective.