DETERGENT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Adjective
having cleansing power
Meaning 2
Part of speech: Noun
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
Categories: Cleansing agent, Cleanser, Cleaner
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🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "detergent" comes from Proto-Indo-European *ters-, which comes from Latin dētergēns, which was borrowed from French détergent.
🧩 Fun Fact
Each civilization borrowed this word because they encountered the concept through cultural contact.