washing powder
Noun
Meaning
washing powder (countable and uncountable, plural washing powders)
A powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.
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AN 'EVIL' mother confessed to murdering her starving daughter - who ate washing powder after being left home alone for a week.
Argos said: “This is a carefully scaled electronic toy featuring spin and washing sounds, spinning drum, on/off light, opening powder drawer, wash basket and a play washing powder carton.
Visser also mentioned the baby homes who are desperate for nappies, baby milk, cereal, fruit and vegetables, washing powder, shampoo, soap and canned food.
Why, Mary thinks in a fog of fear that feels like the onset of fever, had she taken the packets of washing powder that Philip and Ethel gave her?