detergence

Thân thiện

A good detergent has strong detergence for removing tough stains.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Detergent quality; the quality of having cleansing power: The inherent property of a substance that enables it to remove dirt, grease, or impurities from a surface.

Usage

• The word "detergence" is a formal, technical term used primarily in chemistry, manufacturing, and product descriptions. It refers to the abstract quality or efficacy of a cleaning agent, not the agent itself.
• It is often used to compare or describe the cleaning power of different substances.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The detergence of the new formula was superior to that of traditional soaps.
  • Scientists measured the detergence of various surfactants in the laboratory.
  • A key factor in the product's success is its high detergence on oily stains.

Advanced Usage

• "Degree of detergence": A phrase used to specify the level or measure of cleansing power.
  • The test results showed a significant difference in the degree of detergence between the two compounds.

Variants and Related Words

• Detergent (n): A cleansing substance (e.g., soap, powder, liquid) that possesses detergence.
  • Laundry detergent is designed for cleaning clothes.
• Detergent (adj): Having cleansing power.
  • The detergent action of the chemical was immediate.
• Detergency (n): A synonym for "detergence," meaning cleansing power. The terms are often used interchangeably in technical contexts.

Synonyms

• Cleansing power: The capacity to clean.
• Cleaning efficacy: The effectiveness in cleaning.

Notes on Meaning

• "Detergence" specifically denotes the or of cleaning. It is not used for the act of cleaning itself or for the physical cleaning agent.
• It is a less common term than its synonym "detergency" but carries the same precise meaning in scientific and industrial language.

Học thuật

Noun

1. detergent quality; the quality of having cleansing power

Từ đồng nghĩa

• detergency