DICTIONARY ENTRY
3 SYLLABLES
detergent
/dɪ'tɜrdʒənt/ · dɪtɜrdʒənt
Detergent has 3 syllables: de · ter · gent.
de
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ter
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gent
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adjective. Having cleansing power.
noun. A cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension.
noun. A surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering.
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