noun
synthetic detergent
Refers to chemically synthesized cleaning agents, as opposed to natural soaps. Common in household and industrial contexts.
この合成洗剤は油汚れによく効く。
This synthetic detergent works well on grease stains.
石鹸 is natural soap made from fats and oils, while 合成洗剤 is a chemically synthesized detergent.
Compound of 合成 (synthetic) and 洗剤 (detergent).