A surfactant that has cleaning properties in dilute solutions As commercial cleaning products, detergents are actually formulations containing a number of chemical components besides surfactants
an additive in crankcase oils generally combined with dispersant additives A detergent chemically neutralizes acidic contaminants in the oil before they become insoluble and fall out of the oil, forming sludge Neutral or basic compounds are created which can remain in suspension in the oil DISPERSANTS operate to break up insoluble contaminant particles already formed Particles are kept finely divided so that they can remain "dispersed" or colloidally suspended in the oil
Synthetic washing agent that helps to remove dirt and oil Some contain compounds which kill useful bacteria and encourage algae growth when they are in wastewater that reaches receiving waters
In lubrication, either an additive or a compounded lubricant having the property of keeping insoluble matter in suspension thus preventing its deposition where it would be harmful A detergent may also redisperse deposits already formed
Detergent is a chemical substance, usually in the form of a powder or liquid, which is used for washing things such as clothes or dishes. a liquid or powder used for washing clothes, dishes etc (détergent, from tergere ). Any of various surfactants (substances that reduce surface tension) used to dislodge dirt from soiled surfaces and retain it in suspension, allowing it to be rinsed away. The term usually refers to synthetic substances and excludes soaps. The characteristic features of a molecule of any detergent are a hydrophilic (water-attracting) end and a hydrophobic (oil-attracting) end. In ionic detergents, the hydrophilic property is conferred by the ionized part of the molecule. In nonionic detergents, hydrophilicity is based on the presence of multiple hydroxyl groups or other hydrophilic groups. Besides those used in water to clean dishes and laundry, detergents that function in other solvents are used in lubricating oils, gasolines, and dry-cleaning solvents to prevent or remove unwanted deposits. They are also used as emulsifying agents (see emulsion)
Any substance that reduces the surface tension of water; specifically a surface-active-agent; also refers to a formulated cleaning product that contains surfactants, builders, and other additives
A water-soluble cleansing agent, other than soap Dewater The separation of water from sludge, to produce a solid cake Diffuser A component of the ozone contacting system in an ozone generator that allows diffusion of an ozone containing gas
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering having cleansing power
All detergents work in basically the same way They contain molecules that enable them to be soluble in water and attract oil and dirt to them These molecules clean by attracting themselves to dirt via the oleophilic (oil attracting) end The dirt is thereby surrounded by hydrophilic (water attracting) ends which allow it to be wetted and carried away by water Detergents molecules can remain in clothing causing them to attract water and diminish the water repellent properties of the garment Nikwax Tech-Wash is a non-detergent soap that does not leave a residue and actually removes the detergent residues from garments that have been washed in them
Synthetic washing agent that helps remove dirt and oil Some contain compounds which kill useful bacteria and encourage algae growth when they are in wastewater that reaches receiving waters
lubricating oil additive-usually metal-organic chemicals-that help control varnish, ring zone deposits and rust in machines and internal combustion engines by keeping oil-insoluble materials in colloidal suspension, and in some cases by neutralizing acids A detergent is normally used in conjunction with a dispersant
important component of engine oils that helps control varnish, ring zone deposits, and rust by keeping insoluble particles in colloidal suspension and in some cases, by neutralizing acids A detergent is usually a metallic (commonly barium, calcium, or magnesium) compound, such as sulfonate, phosphonate, thiophosphonate, phenate, or salicylate Because of its metallic composition, a detergent leaves a slight ash when the oil is burned A detergent is normally used in conjunction with a dispersant See ash content