washing powder

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washing powder

She pours washing powder into the washing machine.

Definition

Noun: 1. A cleaning agent in dry, granular form: A manufactured product, typically a mixture of soap or synthetic detergents with alkaline builders and other additives, designed for cleaning laundry in washing machines or by hand.

Usage
  • This noun is typically used as a non-count (mass) noun when referring to the substance in general.
  • It can be used as a count noun when referring to types or specific containers of the product (e.g., "different washing powders").
  • It is commonly found in contexts related to household chores, shopping, and laundry instructions.
Examples
  • General Use:
    • Don't forget to buy washing powder at the supermarket.
    • This brand of washing powder is very effective on stains.
    • Modern washing powders are often concentrated, so you need less per load.
  • Specific Context:
    • A scoop of washing powder is usually sufficient.
    • The instructions advise using a non-biological washing powder for baby clothes.
Advanced Usage
  • "Biological washing powder": A powder containing enzymes that help break down organic stains like blood or food.
    • Biological washing powders work well at lower temperatures.
  • "Non-biological washing powder": A powder without these enzymes, often recommended for sensitive skin or specific fabrics.
    • She prefers non-biological washing powder for her family's clothes.
Variants and Related Words
  • Laundry detergent: A more general term that includes washing powder, liquid detergents, and pods.
  • Soap powder: An older or more generic term, sometimes used interchangeably with "washing powder," though it may specifically imply a soap-based rather than synthetic detergent-based product.
  • Detergent: The broader category of cleaning agents, which washing powder belongs to.
Synonyms
  • Laundry powder
  • Soap powder (context-dependent)
Antonyms
  • Liquid detergent
  • Laundry pods / capsules
Related Phrases
  • "To run out of washing powder": To have used all of the washing powder.
    • I need to do laundry, but I've run out of washing powder.
  • "A box/bottle of washing powder": Referring to the packaged product.
    • He carried a large box of washing powder home from the store.
washing powder

She pours washing powder into the washing machine.

Noun
  1. soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders

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