fabric softener

 

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fabric softener

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• (UK, Canada) IPA^(key): /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɒfənər/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɔfənər/
  • (cot–caught merger) IPA^(key): /ˈfæbrɪk ˈsɑfənər/

fabric softener (countable and uncountable, 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.

• fabric conditioner