surface-active agent

1. A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved (synset 115121350)
   is a type of: chemical agent - an agent that produces chemical reactions
   subtypes:

   • emulsifier - a surface-active agent that promotes the formation of an emulsion
   • detergent - a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
   same as: surfactant, wetter, wetting agent

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