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SURFACTANT

/səɹˈfæktənt/

10 letters · 3 syllables · noun

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Definition of SURFACTANT

noun

A surface active agent, or wetting agent, capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid; typically organic compounds having a hydrophilic "head" and a hydrophobic "tail".

noun

A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport.

Word Details

Letters
10
Syllables
3
Scrabble
15
points
WWF
18
points

Is SURFACTANT a Scrabble Word?

Yes, SURFACTANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 15 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 15 pts Words With Friends — 18 pts

Tip: SURFACTANT uses 10 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for SURFACTANT

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter surfactant Total
Scrabble 1114131111 15
WWF 1214141121 18

Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURFACTANT

100 words from the letters in SURFACTANT

How to Use SURFACTANT in Word Games

SURFACTANT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

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Frequently Asked Questions About SURFACTANT

What does SURFACTANT mean?
SURFACTANT is a noun. A surface active agent, or wetting agent, capable of reducing the surface tension of a liquid; typically organic compounds having a hydrophilic "head" and a hydrophobic "tail".
Is SURFACTANT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, SURFACTANT is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 15 points in Scrabble.
How many points is SURFACTANT worth in Scrabble?
SURFACTANT is worth 15 points in Scrabble and 18 points in Words With Friends. It is a 10-letter word with 3 syllables.
How many words can you make from SURFACTANT?
You can make 100 words from the letters in SURFACTANT. The longest sub-words are 8 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.