surface-active agent

Noun

Meaning

a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

surface active agent

Synonyms

wetter surfactant wetting agent

Antonyms

desiccant

Hypernyms

chemical agent

Hyponyms

detergent emulsifier

Close letter words and terms

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