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sur·fac·tant
![](/images/syllable_hide.gif) surfactant
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- pronunciation:
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faek
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a substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, thereby allowing the liquid to spread more easily.
Laundry detergent contains surfactants that can penetrate oily stains. |
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