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detergente

/de.terˈdʒɛn.te/noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

detergent, cleanser

  • a cleaning agent or cleanser used for hygiene or household cleaning

In a sentence

Usa un detergente delicato per lavare il viso ogni mattina.

Use a gentle cleanser to wash your face every morning.

Abbiamo finito il detergente per i pavimenti ieri sera.

We ran out of floor cleaner last night.

Questo detergente non lascia aloni sui vetri della cucina.

This cleaner leaves no streaks on the kitchen windows.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
detergentemasculine · singular
detergentimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Covers both personal hygiene products (cleanser, wash) and household cleaning agents.

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