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washing powder

British  

noun

  1. powdered detergent for washing fabrics

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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While most cleans rely on numerous solvents and disinfectants, for run-of-the-mill carpet stains Ben relies on the basics - using either washing powder or liquid and warm water.

From BBC Oct. 25, 2025

It produces cleaning and hygiene brands such as Ariel washing powder and Oral B toothpaste.

From Seattle Times Feb. 1, 2024

Today, however, Carrefour, is free to sell washing powder at a 60% discount, Bompard said.

From Reuters Aug. 29, 2023

But his employment ended in disgrace after he shot an advertisement for a washing powder in the style of “Citizen Kane.”

From New York Times Jul. 3, 2022

Then wash thoroughly in hot water, using a good washing powder.

From Outlines of Dairy Bacteriology, 8th edition A Concise Manual for the Use of Students in Dairying by Russell, H. L. (Harry Luman)

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