Wednesday, 15 March 2017

WORD OF THE DAY




surfactant (noun)

Meaning:
A chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved.

Synonyms:
wetting agent, surface-active agent, wetter.

Usage:
She ordered a new pair of glasses and had the lenses coated with a surfactant that would act as an anti-fogging agent.

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