softener

English

Etymology

From Middle English softener, equivalent to soften +‎ -er.

Pronunciation

• (UK, Canada)IPA^(key): /ˈsɒfənər/
• (US)IPA^(key): /ˈsɔfənər/
  • (cot–caught merger)IPA^(key): /ˈsɑfənər/

Noun

softener (plural softeners)

1. One who, or that which, softens.
   1. A water softener.
   2. Fabric softener.
   3. (chemistry) A substance added to make something softer.

Derived terms

• stool softener

 

Translations

one who, or that which, softens

• Armenian: փափկացնող (pʻapʻkacʻnoġ)
• Portuguese: suavizante m

water softener — see water softener

fabric softener — see fabric softener

Anagrams

• enforest, resoften