surfactant meaning
UK US /sɚˈfæktənt/ 3 syllables
surfactant (noun): a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.
Definition of surfactant
- a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
Synonyms: wetting agent, wetter, surface-active agent
Type of: chemical agent
Kinds: emulsifier, detergent
How to pronounce surfactant
surfactant is pronounced /sɚˈfæktənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Scrabble score: 15 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in NT · 10-letter words
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