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softener

UK
/ˈsɒf.tən.ə/
US
/ˈsɔːf.tən.ɚ/

Translations

softenernoun
softeners
pl
UK
/ˈsɒf.tən.ə/
US
/ˈsɔːf.tən.ɚ/
adoucissantProduit ajouté pour rendre plus doux, notamment en lessive.
She added fabric softener to the washing machine to ensure the towels would be fluffy.
Elle a ajouté un adoucissant pour le linge dans la machine à laver afin que les serviettes soient moelleuses.
émollientEn médecine, médicament destiné à ramollir les selles.
She took a stool softener as recommended by her doctor.
Elle a pris un émollient selon les recommandations de son médecin.
adoucisseurAppareil ou dispositif destiné à adoucir l’eau.
The water softener was installed to prevent mineral buildup in the pipes.
L’adoucisseur d’eau a été installé pour éviter les dépôts minéraux dans les tuyaux.
Additional translations
adoucissantPar extension, personne ou chose qui atténue la dureté ou la sévérité de quelque chose.
Synonyms
conditioner
agent
relaxant
moisturizer
emollient
softeneradjective
UK
/ˈsɒf.tən.ə/
US
/ˈsɔf.tən.ɚ/
Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to a substance or device that softens: e.g., “softener pellets,” “softener setting.”
adoucissantQualifie un produit, un dispositif ou un réglage destiné à adoucir quelque chose.
The softener cycle on the dishwasher runs for ten minutes.
Le cycle adoucissant du lave-vaisselle dure dix minutes.

Definitions

softenernoun
A substance added to something to make it softer, especially a product used in laundry to make clothes feel softer.
She added fabric softener to the washing machine to ensure the towels would be fluffy.
A device or substance that reduces the hardness of water.
The water softener was installed to prevent mineral buildup in the pipes.
A person or thing that makes something less severe or harsh.
His gentle words acted as a softener to the harsh criticism she received.
A medication taken to soften the stool and relieve constipation.
She took a stool softener as recommended by her doctor.
softeneradjective
Relating to or intended for a substance, device, or setting that softens something.
The softener cycle on the dishwasher runs for ten minutes.
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