Word of the Day: March 15, 2017

Surfactant

Definition: (noun) 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 sufactant that would act as an anti-fogging agent.

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