surfactant
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, surfactant has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Stuff You Should Know (Dec 2025).
A surfactant is a chemical compound that decreases the surface tension or interfacial tension between two liquids, a liquid and a gas, or a liquid and a solid. The word surfactant is a blend of "surface-active agent", coined in 1950. As they consist of a water-repellent and a water-attracting part, they are emulsifiers, enabling water and oil to mix. They can also form foam, and facilitate the detachment of dirt.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know |
| Field | Chemistry |
Who talks about surfactant on podcasts?
surfactant came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2025 on Stuff You Should Know.
What is surfactant mentioned alongside?
surfactant is most often mentioned alongside Josh Malcolm Clark, Judi Dench and Stuff You Should Know.
Mentioned together: Josh Malcolm Clark, Judi Dench, Stuff You Should Know, hydrophobia, the Moon, Chris Evans, Little Chuck, Earth, Big Mac, amylopectin