Meanings
nouncationic detergent (plural cationic detergents)
plural cationic detergents
- physicalchemistryAny detergent in which the lipophilic part of the molecule is a cation; examples include long-chain quaternary ammonium compounds
Synonyms & antonyms
nouna class of synthetic detergents in which the surface-active part of the molecule is the cation
Similar
invert soap
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