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softening agent |
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softening agent [′sȯf·ən·iŋ ‚ā·jənt] (materials) A substance that is added to another substance to increase softness; for example, stearic acid added to plastics, fat-liquoring agents to leather, and fatty alcohol to fabrics. A chemical that softens hard water by removing or trapping calcium and magnesium ions. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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