softener

English

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

  • (UK, Canada) IPA(key): /ˈsɒfənər/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˈsɔfənər/

Noun

softener (plural softeners)

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

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