English Explanatory Dictionary

softener

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. One who, or that which, softens.
  2. A water softener.
  3. Fabric softener.
  4. A substance added to make something softer.

Pronunciation

/ˈsɒfənər/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-softener.wav /ˈsɔfənər/ /ˈsɑfənər/

Word forms

softener softeners

Etymology

From Middle English softener, equivalent to soften + -er.

Derived words

stool softener

Translations

Armenian: փափկացնող Marathi: मृदुकारी Marathi: नरमवणारा Marathi: नरमवणारी Portuguese: suavizante
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