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 [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] n

environ.

Waschmittel n

detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] v

construct.

Reiniger; Reinigungsstoff

med.

Detergentia (remedia)

met.

Reinungsmittel

nat.res.

grenzflächenaktiver Stoff

tech.

abloesend; Zusatzmittel zum Schmieroel zur Verhuetung der Oelschlammabsonderung u. ae.

detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] adj.

gen.

reinigend

detergent

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detergent abbr.
gen.	reinigend; Reinigungsmittel; Spülmittel; Tensid
construct.	Reiniger; Reinigungsstoff
med.	Detergentia
met.	Reinungsmittel
nat.res.	grenzflächenaktiver Stoff


builder abbr.
gen.	Baumeister
busin.	Bauträger; Bauunternehmer
commun. construct.	Bauherrschaft
comp., MS	Generator
tech.	Bauherr; Bautechniker; Erbauer
tech. chem.	wasserenthärtender Stoff
builders abbr.
gen.	Baumeister