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softener

 

[ ˈsɒfnər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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

Etymology

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.

See also: soft, softball, softbox, softcover, soften, softenable, softening, softie, softly, softness, software, softy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,797, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.