A compound soluble in water containing caustic potash or soda mixed with animal and vegetable fats to produce a substance that when wet will remove grease and oil on dirty surfaces. Detergents are synthetic soaps made from petroleum based products.
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A compound soluble in water containing caustic potash or soda mixed with animal and vegetable fats to produce a substance that when wet will remove grease and oil on dirty surfaces. Detergents are synthetic soaps made from petroleum based products.
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