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LifeStyle Chem Words
Term | Definition |
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Detergents | a cleaning agent made from oil which resembles soap in its ability to remove oil and hold dirt |
Lubricants | A substance that can reduce friction by helping surfaces slide smoothly past each other |
Pesticides | A chemical substances for destroying unwanted plants and animals |
Pharmaceuticals | A medicine that is prepared of dispensed in pharmacies and used in medical treatment |
Biodegradable | A material able to be broken down by bacteria and micro-organisms |
Emulsion | One liquid mixed with another liquid in which it does not dissolve |
Micro-flora | micro-organisms that live on or in the body without causing disease |
soap | A cleaning agent made by the action of alkali and oils |
Surfactants | Wetting agents that lower the surface tensions |