washing soda

American  

noun

1. sodium carbonate.

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washing soda British  

noun

1. the crystalline decahydrate of sodium carbonate, esp when used as a cleansing agent

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Etymology

Origin of washing soda

First recorded in 1840–50

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washing soda

Also, Wang says, the washing soda used in stripping can combine with deposits in hard water to create additional residue on fabrics.

From Washington Post ● Oct. 6, 2021

Charges that phosphates in detergents ultimately kill wildlife in streams and lakes have opened new opportunities for Arm & Hammer washing soda.

From Time Magazine Archive

Occasionally go over the rack with a rag wet with ammonia or washing soda solution.

From The Automobile Storage Battery Its Care And Repair by Otto A. Witte

Wash well, fill with hot water, add a half-pound washing soda, and let stand a day.

From Dishes & Beverages of the Old South by Martha McCulloch-Williams

After clothes have been washed with washing soda or strong soap, they should be thoroughly rinsed.

From Common Science by John W. (John Woodside) Ritchie