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SODIUM LAURYL SULFATE
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
Synonyms:
SLS; sodium lauryl sulfate; sodium lauryl sulphate
Classified under:
Hypernyms ("sodium lauryl sulfate" is a kind of...):
sulfate; sulphate (a salt or ester of sulphuric acid)
detergent (a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering)
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