SODIUM LAURYL SULPHATE

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 I. (noun) 

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Meaning:

A caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed

Synonyms:

SLS; sodium lauryl sulfate; sodium lauryl sulphate

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Nouns denoting substances

Hypernyms ("sodium lauryl sulphate" is a kind of...):

sulfate; sulphate (a salt or ester of sulphuric acid)

detergent (a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering)

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