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surfactants
noun
(sur-fac-tant)
a surface-active substance (such as a detergent)
surfactants
noun
(sur-fac-tant)
a chemical substance that is used in addition to a surfactant to improve its performance; especially : a second surfactant that is used in conjunction with a primary surfactant
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