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Submitted Chris Haslego, Nov 21 2011 11:21 AM | Last updated Nov 21 2011 01:29 PM
| Category: | Chemistry Basics |
| Question: | What is a surfactant? |
| Keywords: | surfactant,surfactants,definition |
| Answer: | A surfactant is a chemical that reduces the surface tension of pure liquid or a mixture of liquids. |
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