sodium lauryl sulphate
noun [mass noun]
A soap-like compound that lathers easily, used chiefly in laundry detergents, cleaning products, and toiletries such as shower gel and shampoo.
Chemical formula: CH3(CH2)11SO4Na
Origin
from sodium + lauryl, an alcohol with twelve carbon atoms from which the compound is prepared, + sulphate.
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