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surfactant
n.
soap like substance that decreases the surface tension of liquids in order for the liquid to spread out and improve wetting; (Medicine) mixture of phospholipids secreted by the the cells of the alveoli in the lungs which reduces the surface tension of pulmonary fluids and helps to the elastic characteristics of pulmonary tissue
Surfactant
surfactant
Noun
1. a substance capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
(synonym) wetting agent, wetter, surface-active agent
(hypernym) chemical agent
(hyponym) emulsifier
Surfactant
soap like chemicals added to solutions to reduce surface tension and improve wetting.
Surfactant
A detergent compound that promotes lathering.