|  sodium lauryl sulfate 
 
 a caustic detergent useful for removing grease;
 although commonly included in personal care items (shampoos and toothpastes etc.) it can irritate skin and should not be swallowed
 • Syn:
 sodium lauryl sulphate, SLS
 • Hypernyms:
 sulfate, sulphate, detergent
 
 
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