cleaning agent
nounUK /ˈkliːnɪŋ ˌeɪdʒənt/
US /ˈkliːnɪŋ ˌeɪdʒənt/
A cleaning agent is something you use to wash things and make them clean.
Soap is a common cleaning agent that helps remove dirt from your hands.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A substance in a product that does the main job of removing dirt or stains.
The label lists the active cleaning agent in the spray.
3. Any chemical or natural material used in industrial or household cleaning.
Factories must store each cleaning agent safely away from food.
4. A person or thing that cleans, especially in a work setting.
The hospital hired a new cleaning agent for the night shift.