Lauryl

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    dodecyl not-comparable

    "Dr. Khorana added that this is especially true of cleansers that feature surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate, as this class of ingredients can cause “dryness, irritation and eczema.”"

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"Dr. Khorana added that this is especially true of cleansers that feature surfactants like sodium lauryl sulfate, as this class of ingredients can cause “dryness, irritation and eczema.”"

Etymology

From laur(ic) + -yl.

Related phrases

lauryl alcoholsodium lauryl sulfatesodium lauryl sulphate

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