Meaning Of The Word Surface-active

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surface-active in American English
designating or of a substance, as a detergent or wetting agent, that lowers the surface tension of the solvent in which it is dissolved or the tension at the interface between two immiscible liquids

surface-active in British English
adjective: (of a substance, esp a detergent) capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid, usually water

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