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surface-active

  (sûr'fəs-ăk'tĭv)
adj.

Of, relating to, or being a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved. Used especially of detergents.


 
 
Medical Dictionary: surface-active

adj.

Of, relating to, or being a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved. Used especially of detergents.

 
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The adjective has one meaning:

Meaning #1: capable of lowering the surface tension of a liquid; used especially of detergents

 
 

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