Mesh term Surface-Active Agents
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Description
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.Browse to child terms:
Antifoaming Agents
Demulcents
Detergents
Emulsifying Agents
Immunosorbents
Wetting Agents
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