washing powder

British

noun

powdered detergent for washing fabrics

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

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

The Co-op has also been trialling empty dummy display packaging for higher value products such as coffee, chocolates and washing powder.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 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

Today he tracks prices of some 400 goods and services - everything from washing powder to day passes at Tokyo Disneyland.

From Reuters • Dec. 3, 2021

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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