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surfactant

/səˈfaktənt/

/sərˈfæktənt/

Translations

surfactantnoun

surfactants

/səˈfaktənt/

/sərˈfæktənt/

tensioactifTerme général en chimie et en formulation; substance qui abaisse la tension superficielle.

The detergent acts as a surfactant, helping to remove grease and dirt from the fabric.

Le détergent agit comme tensioactif, aidant à éliminer la graisse et la saleté du tissu.

Additional translations

surfactantEmploi technique, notamment en biologie et en médecine pour le surfactant pulmonaire.

Synonyms

detergent

emulsifier

surface-active agent

foaming agent

wetting agent

surfactantadjective

more surfactant

Comp.

most surfactant

Super.

/sɜːˈfæk.tənt/

/sɚˈfæk.tənt/

Used attributively before another noun to indicate relation to surfactants or surface-active properties.

tensioactifAdjectif technique en chimie : qui agit à la surface ou réduit la tension superficielle.

Surfactant additives are essential for achieving a stable emulsion.

Les additifs tensioactifs sont essentiels pour obtenir une émulsion stable.

Synonyms

tensioactive

detergent (surface-active)

surface active

Definitions

surfactantnoun

A substance that tends to reduce the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.

The detergent acts as a surfactant, helping to remove grease and dirt from the fabric.

A compound that lowers the interfacial tension between two liquids or between a liquid and a solid.

Surfactants are commonly used in the formulation of shampoos and conditioners to improve their cleaning and foaming properties.

A complex mixture of phospholipids and proteins secreted by the alveolar cells of the lung that reduces surface tension within the alveoli.

Premature infants often lack sufficient pulmonary surfactant, leading to respiratory distress.

surfactantadjective

Relating to or functioning as a surfactant; surface-active.

Surfactant additives are essential for achieving a stable emulsion.