softener

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

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

Noun

softener (plural softeners)

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

Derived terms

stool softener

Translations

one who, or that which, softens

Armenian: փափկացնող (pʿapʿkacʿnoġ)
Portuguese: suavizante m

water softener — see water softener

fabric softener — see fabric softener

Anagrams

enforest, resoften

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