Definition

Noun: A cleaning agent designed for washing, which is in a fluid state rather than a powder or bar. It is typically a concentrated solution of surfactants and other cleaning ingredients.

Usage

"Liquid detergent" is a mass noun used to refer to the substance itself. It is commonly specified by its purpose (e.g., laundry liquid detergent, dish liquid detergent). - It is used with verbs like use, pour, add, buy, and contain. - Quantities are often measured in terms of volume (e.g., a cup of, a bottle of).

Examples

• Noun:
  • For this load of dark clothes, please use the liquid detergent specifically designed for colors.
  • She poured a small amount of liquid detergent into the dishwasher's dispenser.
  • This brand of liquid detergent is highly concentrated, so you need less per wash.

Advanced Usage

• "eco-friendly / biodegradable liquid detergent": Specifies detergent formulated to minimize environmental impact.
  • Many consumers are now switching to biodegradable liquid detergent.
• "concentrated liquid detergent": Refers to detergent with less water, requiring a smaller dose per use.
  • The bottle of concentrated liquid detergent lasts much longer than the regular one.

Variants and Related Words

• Detergent (n): The general category of cleaning agents, which includes powders, liquids, pods, and bars.
• Surfactant (n): A key chemical compound in detergents that lowers surface tension to remove dirt.
• Laundry soap (n): A more traditional term, often implying a solid bar or flake form, but sometimes used interchangeably with detergent.

Synonyms

• Liquid soap: While often used for personal hygiene (hand soap), this can sometimes refer to liquid detergents for dishes.
• Washing liquid: A common synonym, especially in British English.
• Cleaning fluid: A broader term that can include liquid detergents among other specialized cleaners.

Related Phrases

• "pre-treat with liquid detergent": To apply detergent directly to a stain before the main wash.
  • For tough grease stains, pre-treat with liquid detergent before putting the shirt in the machine.
• "liquid detergent pod / capsule": A single-use dose of liquid detergent enclosed in a water-soluble film.
  • Liquid detergent pods are convenient but must be kept away from children.

Noun

1. a detergent in liquid form