Noun
washing powder (countable and uncountable, plural washing powders)
A powder used in washing clothes, etc.; a detergent.
AN 'EVIL' mother confessed to murdering her starving daughter - who ate washing powder after being left home alone for a week. Source: Internet
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. Source: Internet
Visser also mentioned the baby homes who are desperate for nappies, baby milk, cereal, fruit and vegetables, washing powder, shampoo, soap and canned food. Source: Internet
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? Source: Internet