What are synthetic detergents?

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Synthetic detergent is any synthetic substances, other than soap, that is an effective cleanser and functions equally well as a surface active agent in hard water or soft water. It is a non-soap cleanser that exerts its effect by lowering the surface tension of the aqueous cleansing mixture.
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