"detergent" meaning in English

See detergent in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detergent.wav [UK] Forms: detergent [positive], more detergent [comparative], most detergent [superlative]
Head templates: {{adjective|more=true}} [POS TABLE]
  1. When something is detergent, it is able to clean other things.
    Sense id: simple-detergent-en-adj-merd5usQ

Noun

IPA: /dɪˈtɜːdʒənt/ [UK] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-detergent.wav [UK] Forms: detergent [singular], detergents [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Detergent is a cleaning solution often used for washing clothes and dishes.
    Sense id: simple-detergent-en-noun-l6IQUC2O
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        "positive"
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    },
    {
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      ]
    },
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      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
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    },
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      "form": "detergent",
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        "positive"
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    },
    {
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        "comparative"
      ]
    },
    {
      "form": "most detergent",
      "tags": [
        "superlative"
      ]
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}

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