surface-active
adjective
sur·face-active
ˈsər-fəs-ˌak-tiv 
: altering the properties and especially lowering the tension at the surface of contact between phases
soaps and wetting agents are typical surface-active substances
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“Surface-active.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/surface-active. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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