Defenition of the word surface-active agent

• Defenition of the word surface-active agent

  • A substance that, when used in small quantities, modifies the surface properties of liquids or solids.
  • a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
  • a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved

Synonyms for the word surface-active agent

• • surfactant
  • wetting agent

Hyponyms for the word surface-active agent

• • detergent
  • emulsifier

Hypernyms for the word surface-active agent

• • chemical agent

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