Ariel
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A brand of laundry detergent that cleans clothes and removes stains
- proper noun
:
Ariel
- Ariel's got me on a diet because the doc said my cholesterol's a little too high.
- Ariel laundry detergent
Examples
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I used Ariel laundry detergent to remove tough stains from my shirt.
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After washing my clothes with Ariel, they came out looking bright and clean.
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The advertisement for Ariel highlights its ability to clean effectively even in cold water.
Synonyms
detergent
vsAriel
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2.7
A liquid or powder that cleans clothes and surfaces
is the specific clothes-washing form rather than the broader cleaning substance
laundry detergent
vsAriel
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1.0
A liquid or powder that cleans clothes in a washing machine
is a widely sold branded example of that product
Surface Forms
Ariel main
Etymology
Ariel the detergent is a brand name chosen for its short, pleasant sound. A helpful way to remember it is to think of the Hebrew Ari'el, from ari 'lion' and el 'God' for strong cleaning, or of the word 'aerial' 'air' for fresh clothes.