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Detergent (cleaning compound)

Scope note

Generally any cleaning agent although it usually refers to a cleaning agent other than soap but resembling soap in its ability to emulsify oil and hold dirt.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300014906

Broader Terms used

cleaning compound

Narrower Terms used

nonionic detergent

Equivalent Terms used

detergents

Created

13yrs ago

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