detergent

nouns

a surface-active chemical widely used in industry and laundering
is a type of (narrower)
a chemical agent capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid in which it is dissolved
a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
a preparation used in cleaning something

adjectives

having cleansing power
is derived from
is derived from
is derived from