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The affected products included urea, polymers and methanol, used to make fertilizer, plastics, detergents, packaging and other consumer goods.
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Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
For starters, the cold-sensing protein loses its natural behavior when it is extracted from cell membranes using standard laboratory detergents.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
Instantly, the elixir, which is super-lightweight (and smells like a fancy laundry detergent in the best way), added shine and smoothed out my strays.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Only 5% of colored shampoo and detergent bottles, made from polyethylene, or #1 plastic, are getting recycled.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Vidya Mani, The Conversation, 25 Mar. 2026
For starters, the cold-sensing protein loses its natural behavior when it is extracted from cell membranes using standard laboratory detergents.
—Jacek Krywko, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
Instantly, the elixir, which is super-lightweight (and smells like a fancy laundry detergent in the best way), added shine and smoothed out my strays.
—Allure Editors, Allure, 24 Mar. 2026
Only 5% of colored shampoo and detergent bottles, made from polyethylene, or #1 plastic, are getting recycled.
—Susanne Rust
follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for detergent
soap
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Phthalates also help lubricate substances and carry fragrances in personal care products, including deodorants; nail polishes; perfumes; hair gels, sprays or shampoos; soaps; and body lotions.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
31 Mar. 2026
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Putting a bottle of status soap in your powder room signals a lot to your guests.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
31 Mar. 2026
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“Detergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/detergent. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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