détergent

detergent

noun deh-tehr-ZHAHN Rare

Origin: Latin detergens, from detergere (to wipe off)

Also means

cleaning agent

Usage Note

Détergent refers to any chemical cleaning product, whether for laundry, dishes, or surfaces. It can also be used as an adjective (un produit détergent). A common distinction: lessive specifically refers to laundry detergent, while détergent is the broader category term.

Examples

"Ce détergent élimine les taches les plus tenaces."

Natural Translation

This detergent removes the most stubborn stains.

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