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  1. tend
    have a disposition to do or be something; be inclined
    The reason water alone cannot remove stains from clothes is that water molecules tend to attract other water molecules but not molecules of oil or grease that are present in most stains.
  2. distribution
    the property of being scattered about over a range or area
    A polar molecule contains regions of partial positive and negative charge due to the uneven distribution of electrical charge.
  3. agent
    a substance that exerts some force or effect
    Surfactants are also the cleaning agents in detergent.
  4. aspect
    a characteristic to be considered
    Chemical processes are only one aspect of cleaning clothes.
  5. agitation
    the act of shaking something, causing it to move around
    The agitation of your washing machine provides mechanical energy to remove dirt from clothes.
  6. enzyme
    a complex protein produced by cells that acts as a catalyst
    In addition to speeding up the rates of chemical reactions and providing the necessary temperature for enzymes to work, thermal energy is an essential part of the washing process.
  7. thermal
    relating to or associated with heat
    In addition to speeding up the rates of chemical reactions and providing the necessary temperature for enzymes to work, thermal energy is an essential part of the washing process.
  8. particle
    a body having finite mass but negligible dimensions
    A nanoparticle is any particle whose diameter is between a few nanometers and 100 nanometers.
  9. incorporate
    make into a whole or make part of a whole
    Nanoparticles have been incorporated into fabrics that repel stains—meaning clothes made out of these fabrics might never need to be washed.
  10. repel
    cause to move back by force or influence
    Nanoparticles have been incorporated into fabrics that repel stains—meaning clothes made out of these fabrics might never need to be washed.
Created on Tue May 19 14:31:42 EDT 2020 (updated Tue May 19 15:48:13 EDT 2020)

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