sodium lauryl sulfate

Noun sodium lauryl sulfate has 1 sense

• sodium lauryl sulfate(n = noun.substance) sls, sodium lauryl sulphate - 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;
is a kind of sulfate, sulphate, detergent