fabric softener
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English[edit]
Pronunciation[edit]
- (UK, Canada)IPA(key): /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/
- (US)IPA(key): /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɔfənər/
- (cot–caught merger)IPA(key): /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɑfənər/
Noun[edit]
fabric softener (countable and uncountable, plural fabric softeners)
- A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.
Synonyms[edit]
Translations[edit]
a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer
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