Meaning Of The Word Surfactant

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surfactant in American English
any substance that is surface-active
noun

surfactant in British English
adjective: having the properties of a surfactant
noun: a substance, such as a detergent, that can reduce the surface tension of a liquid and thus allow it to foam or penetrate solids; a wetting agent

surfactant in Chemical Engineering
noun: A surfactant is a substance which is added to a process to reduce the surface tension of one or more components.

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