| NOUN | substance | sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium lauryl sulphate, SLS | a caustic detergent useful for removing grease |
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| Meaning | A caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate / irritate skin and should not be swallowed. | |
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| Synonyms | sodium lauryl sulphate, SLS | |
| Broader | detergent | A surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering |
| sulfate, sulphate | A salt or ester of sulphuric acid | |
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