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detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] n
gen.	Reinigungsmittel n; Spülmittel n; Tensid n; Waschmittel n; Detergens n; Waschpulver n; Wasch- + Reinigungsmittel
chem.	Detergent f; Reinigungsmittel n (Detergens)
law, ADR	Haushaltsreinigungsmittel n
med.	Netzmittel n
phys.	oberflächenaktiver Stoff
tech.	Reinigungsadditiv n
weap.	Putzmittel n
detergents n
gen.	Reinigungsmittel n; Detergenzien
chem.	Netzmittel n; Benetzungsmittel n
mun.plan.	Detergentien n; zubereitete Waschmittel
detergent A surface-active agent used for removing dirt and grease from a variety of surfaces and materials. Early detergents contained alkyl sulphonates, which proved resistant to bacterial decomposition, causing foaming in rivers and difficulties in sewage treatment plants. These hard detergents were replaced during the 1960s with soft biodegradable detergents. Apprehension continues to be expressed about the use of phosphates in detergents, helping to promote the process of eutrophication. No satisfactory substitute has yet emerged n
environ.	Waschmittel n
detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] v
construct.	Reiniger; Reinigungsstoff
med.	Detergentia (remedia)
met.	Reinungsmittel
nat.res.	grenzflächenaktiver Stoff
detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] adj.
gen.	reinigend

detergent: 94 phrases in 18 subjects

Automobiles	1
Chemistry	22
Construction	3
Dyes	1
Environment	22
General	10
Health care	2
Information technology	1
Medical	4
Municipal planning	1
Natural resourses and wildlife conservation	15
Oils and lubricants	1
Patents	2
Physics	2
Social science	1
Taxes	1
Technology	1
Textile industry	4