sur·face-ac·tive (sûrfəs-ăk′tĭv)
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Tweet 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, wetting agents, and emulsifiers. |
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