synthetic detergent
noun
1.
any synthetic substance, other than soap, that is an effective cleanser and functions equally well as a surface-active agent in hard or soft water.
Examples from the web for
synthetic detergent
Elements such as sodium and sulfur are common
synthetic detergent
materials that may remain on surfaces.
Use a
synthetic detergent
without adding fabric softeners or bleach.
Determination of
synthetic detergent
content of raw water supplies.
synthetic detergent
formulations contain large amounts of phosphates.