SURFACE-ACTIVE AGENT
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Surface-Active Agent.
Surface-Active Agent - as a noun
A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surfactant15wetter9wetting agentHypernyms (Closely Related)
chemical agentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The surface-active agent helped to emulsify the oil and water mixture."
"The cleaning solution contained a high concentration of surface-active agents."
"The surface-active agent reduced the surface tension of the liquid."
"The shampoo contains surface-active agents that remove dirt and oil from the hair."
"The surface-active agent formed a stable foam when mixed with water."
