washing powder

/ˈwɑʃɪŋ ˈpaʊdər/
/ˈwɒʃɪŋ ˈpaʊdə/
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Other forms: washing powders

Definitions of washing powder
  1. noun
    soap in powdered form mixed with alkaline builders
    synonyms: built-soap powder, soap powder
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    type of:
    soap
    a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
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