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noun
A substance, such as a surfactant, that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, allowing it to spread across and penetrate the surface of a solid.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: wetter, surfactant, surface-active agent
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: chemical agent
Narrower terms: emulsifier, detergent
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