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washing-soda

washing-soda is the alternative spelling of washing soda.

Meaning of washing soda

Noun

washing soda (uncountable)

  1. Sodium carbonate used as a laundry aid (or sold for that purpose and others).
    • Considerable difficulty is experienced in several of the West Indian islands in obtaining quicklime for the preparation of Bordeaux mixture, and in keeping it in good condition when it has been procured. This has resulted in the use of slaked, or partially slaked, lime for the purpose, with the...1915 December 4, “Burgundy mixture as a substitute for Bordeaux mixture”, in The Agricultural News: A Fortnightly Review of the Imperial Department of Agriculture for the West Indies, volume 14...

Questions about washing-soda

What is washing-soda the alternative spelling of?
Washing-soda is the alternative spelling of washing soda.

Words near washing-soda in the dictionary

  1. washing tabs
  2. washing up
  3. washing your elbows
  4. washing-machine
  5. washing-machines
  6. washing-soda
  7. washing-up
  8. washing-up liquid
  9. washing-up liquids
  10. washings
  11. washington

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