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Noun: sodium lauryl sulfate
  1. A caustic detergent useful for removing grease; although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
    - sodium lauryl sulphate, SLS

Derived forms: sodium lauryl sulfates

Type of: detergent, sulfate [N. Amer], sulphate [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Sodium lauryl sulfate

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