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cosurfactant

/kəˈsɜːrfæktənt/ noun · British & US
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What does cosurfactant mean?

noun

A substance that reduces the surface tension of a liquid, often used in conjunction with a surfactant to improve the stability and performance of a mixture.

Example

"The addition of a cosurfactant to the emulsion helped to stabilize it and prevent separation."

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