noun
- substances or products that make something softer
- devices or chemicals used to reduce the hardness of water
Usage: plural of softener
Usage: technical
Examples
- She bought fabric softeners to make her clothes feel smoother.
- The laundry aisle has many different fabric softeners to choose from.
- Water softeners help prevent mineral buildup in pipes.
- These softeners will make your towels less scratchy.
- The store sells both liquid and powder fabric softeners.
- Installing water softeners can extend the life of appliances.