surfactant
IPA: sɝfˈæktʌnt
noun
- (chemistry) A surface-active agent, or wetting agent, capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid; typically organic compounds having a hydrophilic “head” and a hydrophobic “tail”.
- (biochemistry) A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport.
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Examples of "surfactant" in Sentences
- A surfactant may also be employed.
- As to the PC as a lung surfactant . . .
- This speeds the production of surfactant.
- It is a widely used industrial surfactant.
- The surfactant improves adhesion of the top coat.
- CMC is an important characteristic of a surfactant.
- The formed agglomerate is sprayed with a nonionic surfactant.
- The surfactant helps the herbicide penetrate the plant cells more easily.
- The surfactant slug contains a sulfonate surfactant and an alkaline agent.
- The epoxy resin reacts with residual surfactants in the copolymer on heating.