Surface-Active Agents
Synonyms
Active Agents, Surface
Agents, Amphiphilic
Agents, Surface Active
Agents, Surface-Active
Amphiphilic Agents
Surface Active Agents
Surfactants
Tensides
Agents that modify interfacial tension of water; usually substances that have one lipophilic and one hydrophilic group in the molecule; includes soaps, detergents, emulsifiers, dispersing and wetting agents, and several groups of antiseptics.
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