SURFACTANT
/səɹˈfæktənt/
10 letters · 3 syllables · noun
Definition of SURFACTANT
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".
A lipoprotein in the tissues of the lung that reduces surface tension and permits more efficient gas transport.
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Is SURFACTANT a Scrabble Word?
Yes, SURFACTANT is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | s | u | r | f | a | c | t | a | n | t | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 |
| WWF | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 18 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in SURFACTANT
100 words from the letters in SURFACTANT
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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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