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Meaning of fabric softener | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
/ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/

Definitions

A chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer by coating the surface of the cloth fibers with a thin layer of chemicals; these chemicals have lubricant properties and are electrically conductive, thus making the fibers feel smoother and preventing buildup of static electricity; usually available as a liquid or as dryer sheets.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Čeština aviváž
Deutsch Weichspüler
Ελληνικά μαλακτικό
Suomi huuhteluaine
Français adoucissant
Italiano ammorbidente
日本語 柔軟剤
한국어 유연제
Nederlands wasverzachter
Português amaciante
Русский смягчитель
Svenska sköljmedel
Türkçe yumuşatıcı

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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