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tensioactive

UK
/ˌtɛn.si.əʊˈæk.tɪv/
US
/ˌtɛn.si.oʊˈæk.tɪv/

Translations

tensioactiveadjective
UK
/ˌtɛn.si.əʊˈæk.tɪv/
US
/ˌtɛn.si.oʊˈæk.tɪv/
Technical adjective, usually attributive; refers to substances or agents that reduce surface tension.
tensioactifEn chimie, se dit d’une substance qui diminue la tension superficielle.
The detergent contains tensioactive compounds that help remove grease.
La lessive contient des composés tensioactifs qui aident à éliminer la graisse.
Synonyms
surface-active
surfactant
detergent
amphiphilic
amphipathic
wetting
emulsifying
surface-tension-lowering
Antonyms
non-tensioactive
non-surface-active
surface-inactive
non-surfactant

Definitions

tensioactiveadjective
capable of reducing surface tension; surface-active
The detergent contains tensioactive compounds that help remove grease.
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