“SURFACTANT” на російській мові

This is the result of there being too little of a substance known as a surfactant , which acts as a kind of detergent or wetting agent to lower the surface tension of the fluid in the lungs.

The third item on the list is a surfactant like liquid dishwashing detergent.

The company's dishwashing liquid, for example, contains surfactants made from vegetable oil, as well as ingredients such as aloe vera and wheat protein.

Also known as surfactants , these materials help stabilize the system by reducing the interfacial tension between the two phases.

The nonstick chemicals also serve in stain-resistant coatings and as surfactants in fire-fighting foams, floor polishes, and insecticides.