detergents

mun.plan.

détergents m; préparations pour lessives

detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] n

agric., health., anim.husb.

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.

détergent m

detergent [dɪ'tɜ:ʤ(ə)nt] v

nat.res.

agent tensio-actif; produit tensio-actif

detergents

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Textile industry	4
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detergent
agric. health. anim.husb.	agent détergent
environ.	détergent
environ. chem.	le détergent
industr.	détersif
nat.res.	agent tensio-actif; produit tensio-actif
polit.	détergent