alkylbenzene sulfonate
noun
: a derivative of benzene that is used in detergents as a surfactant
Alkylbenzene sulfonates are another member of this class and are used as detergents, corrosion inhibitors and emulsifiers in both automotive and industrial lubricants.
Neil Canter, Tribology & Lubrication Technology, March 2010
Neil Canter, Tribology & Lubrication Technology, March 2010
Word History
First Known Use
1955, in the meaning defined above
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