softener en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈsɒfənər/ (Canada, UK)
- /ˈsɔfənər/ (US)
- /ˈsɑfənər/ (cot-caught-merger)
- (Southern-England) audio
Etymology
From Middle English softener, equivalent to soften + -er.
Meanings
- One who, or that which, softens. ▸ A water softener.
- One who, or that which, softens. ▸ Fabric softener.
- One who, or that which, softens. ▸ A substance added to make something softer.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| softeners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (5)
mr मृदुकारी (one who, or that which, softens) · hy փափկացնող (one who, or that which, softens) · pt suavizante (one who, or that which, softens) · mr नरमवणारी (one who, or that which, softens) · mr नरमवणारा (one who, or that which, softens)