softener
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- noun
- /ˈsɔːftənər/
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suavizante
- I added a fabric softener to the laundry to make the clothes feel softer.
- water softener
- stool softener
- fabric softeners
I like the smell of downy softener, you know, and I like the little bear that's on there.
- I like the smell of downy softener, you know, and I like the little bear that's on there.
- So my doctor recommended Colace and or Senokot, which are like stool softeners.
Examples
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Washing soda serves as a water softener as well as a laundry booster.
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I'm allergic to fabric softener.
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I put fabric softener in.
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- She said it was a reaction to her fabric softener, okay?
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Do you know what happens if my mom uses a fabric softener?
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I didn't forget the softener, did I?
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Can I borrow a sheet of fabric softener?
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I also made my own fabric softener since I have a daughter who is extremely asthmatic.
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I used vinegar instead of fabric softener, and my laundry came out clean and soft.
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Does anyone know of a high-quality fabric softener that smells good with these recipes?
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Synonyms
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A device that removes minerals like calcium and magnesium from water
A thing that soothes and reduces irritation
Antonyms
Compounds
How Effective
- Specialized
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8.5
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2.7
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7.8
- Specialized
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4.9
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word softener is made from soft plus -en, which means 'to make', and -er, which means 'one who or that which'. So a softener is 'something that makes things soft', which explains why it refers to a product that makes materials less hard.