ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Surface-active

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Surface-active is an adjective meaning capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid.

Meaning

capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid.

Synonyms for surface-active

Depending on context, synonyms include active.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include active, surface, acreage, superantiwetting, sedimentable, antifoaming.

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