sodium lauryl sulfate

noun

An ionic detergent, sodium dodecyl sulfate, used in many household products.

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sodium dodecyl sulfatesodium lauryl sulphateSLS
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Meanings

nounsodium lauryl sulfate (uncountable)

alternative sodium lauryl sulphate

  1. uncountablechemistryAn ionic detergent, sodium dodecyl sulfate, used in many household products.

    Synonyms: sodium dodecyl sulfate

Synonyms & antonyms

nounAn ionic detergent, sodium dodecyl sulfate, used in many household products.

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sodium dodecyl sulfate

More synonyms by meaning

nouna caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed

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sodium lauryl sulphateSLS
Broader
sulfatesulphatedetergent
Also see
sodium dodecyl sulfate

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