Softener: meaning, definitions and examples

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softener

[ ˈsɒfnər ]

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laundry

A substance or product used to make fabric softer, especially in the washing of clothes.

Synonyms

fabric conditioner, fabric softener

Examples of usage

I always add a softener to my laundry to make my clothes feel softer.
This softener is great for sensitive skin.

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water treatment

A chemical compound used to reduce the hardness of water by removing calcium and magnesium ions.

Synonyms

water softener

Examples of usage

The softener in our water system helps prevent limescale buildup.
This softener improves the quality of water for household use.

Translations

Translations of the word "softener" in other languages:

🇵🇹 amaciador

🇮🇳 सॉफ़्टनर

🇩🇪 Weichspüler

🇮🇩 pelembut

🇺🇦 пом'якшувач

🇵🇱 zmiękczacz

🇯🇵 柔軟剤 (じゅうなんざい)

🇫🇷 adoucissant

🇪🇸 suavizante

🇹🇷 yumuşatıcı

🇰🇷 섬유유연제 (seom-yuyuyeon-je)

🇸🇦 ملطف

🇨🇿 změkčovač

🇸🇰 zmäkčovač

🇨🇳 柔顺剂 (róu shùn jì)

🇸🇮 mehčalec

🇮🇸 mýkingarefni

🇰🇿 жұмсартқыш

🇬🇪 საფხვნი

🇦🇿 yumşaldıcı

🇲🇽 suavizante

Word origin

The word 'softener' originated from the verb 'soften', which dates back to the 14th century. The suffix '-er' is used to denote a person or thing that performs a specified action. In the case of 'softener', it refers to a substance or product that softens something, such as fabric or water.