The powdered roots of the Guayacan (lignum vitae) have detersive properties, and were once used as a household cleaning agent.
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Detersive
Synonyms for "detersive" (13 found)
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5 entrieschemical cleaning agentcleaning agentcleansing abilitycleansing propertysurface active agent
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16 entriesamphoteric surfactantanionic surfactantcationic surfactantcleanersdetergentsdishwashing detersivelaundry detersivelaundry soapnonionic surfactantoil removal efficiencyscouring powdersoapsoap powderstain removal efficiencysurfactantstoilet cleaner
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9 entriesdetersive actiondetersive agentdetersive cleanerdetersive cleanersdetersive detergentdetersive formulationdetersive propertiesdetersive propertydetersive substance
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