cleansing agent

Other forms: cleansing agents

Definitions of cleansing agent

1. noun

   a preparation used to remove dirt or unwanted substances
   synonyms: cleaner, cleanser

   types:

   bathroom cleaner

   a preparation for cleaning bathrooms

   dentifrice

   a substance for cleaning the teeth; applied with a toothbrush

   detergent

   a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension

   shampoo

   cleansing agent consisting of soaps or detergents used for washing the hair

   soap

   a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats

   bar soap

   soap in the form of a bar

   castile soap

   a good hard soap made from olive oil and sodium hydroxide

   dishwasher detergent, dishwashing detergent, dishwashing liquid

   a low-sudsing detergent designed for use in dishwashers

   laundry detergent

   any of various detergents designed for use in a washing machine for clothing

   liquid detergent

   a detergent in liquid form

   liquid soap

   soap in liquid form

   leather soap, saddle soap

   a mild soap for cleansing and conditioning leather

   soap flakes

   soap that has been cut into flakes to make suds faster

   built-soap powder, soap powder, washing powder

   soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders

   green soap, soft soap

   a soft (or liquid) soap made from vegetable oils; used in certain skin diseases

   bath soap, face soap, toilet soap

   soap used as a toiletry

   toothpaste

   a dentifrice in the form of a paste

   tooth powder, toothpowder

   a dentifrice in the form of a powder

   type of:

   formulation, preparation

   a substance prepared according to a formula