anionic detergent

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Synonyms: cationic detergent, nonionic detergent

Antonyms: cationic detergent, nonionic detergent

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physical chemistry}} Any detergent in which the [[lipophilic]] part of the molecule is an [[anion]]; examples include [[soap]]s and synthetic long-chain [[sulfate]]s and [[sulfonate]]s

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