Liquid-detergent packets threaten children's eyes.Small sealed bags containing liquid detergent Noun 1. liquid detergent - a detergent in liquid form detergent - a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension for single loads of laundry may be convenient, but if squeezed, they're liable to burst and spray their caustic caustic, any strongly corrosive chemical substance, especially one that attacks organic matter. A caustic alkali is a metal hydroxide, especially that of an alkali metal; caustic soda is sodium hydroxide, and caustic potash is potassium hydroxide. contents into people's eyes, warns a team of physicians. Noel Horgan and other ophthalmologists at Children's University Hospital in Dublin, treated six children in as many months for eye injuries that occurred while the youngsters were playing with the packets of liquid detergent. Each of the children, ages 18 months to 3 years, was hospitalized for 2 to 5 days for chemical injuries to the surface of one or both corneas. In each case, parents had promptly flushed the child's eyes with water, which helped prevent permanent damage, the physicians report in the Aug. 13 Lancet lancet /lan·cet/ (lan´set) a small, pointed, two-edged surgical knife. lan·cet n. . Liquid-filled bags and solid detergent detergent (dētûr`jənt, dĭ–), substance that aids in the removal of dirt. Detergents act mainly on the oily films that trap dirt particles. tablets, which dissolve in the wash, are marketed as alternatives to containers of powdered detergent. The single-load products already carry labels warning users to keep them away from children, who, the researchers say, are attracted to the squishy squish·y adj. squish·i·er, squish·i·est 1. Soft and wet; spongy. 2. Sloppily sentimental. Adj. 1. objects.--B.H. |
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