fabric softener

fabric softener

English

Noun

fabric softener (plural fabric softeners)

1. 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.

Synonyms

• fabric conditioner

Translations

a chemical agent used to prevent static cling and make fabric softer

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