softener
English edit
Etymology edit
From Middle English softener, equivalent to soften + -er.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
softener (plural softeners)
- One who, or that which, softens.
- A water softener.
- Fabric softener.
- (chemistry) A substance added to make something softer.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
one who, or that which, softens
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water softener — see water softener
fabric softener — see fabric softener