dishwashing detergent
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- noun
- /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɪŋ dɪˈtɜːrɡənt/
- US
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detergente para lavar platos
- Clean with a solution of 1 tablespoon of baking soda per quart of water, or equal parts of vinegar and water, or hot water and liquid dishwashing detergent.
Examples
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She added dishwashing detergent to the sink to help remove stuck-on food from the dishes.
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I love the homemade dishwashing detergent recipe, though! It rocks!
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I am going to make fabric softener and dishwashing detergent this weekend.
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To clean the greasy pots and pans, use a small amount of dishwashing detergent in hot water.
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It's important to rinse the dishes well after using dishwashing detergent to avoid any residue.
Synonyms
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A liquid or powder that cleans clothes and surfaces
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A cleaning product made for dishwashers that makes little or no suds
Surface Forms
Morphology
The compound is fully compositional: 'dishwashing' (cleaning dishes) + 'detergent' (washing substance) yields a detergent used for washing dishes. This noun–noun compound follows a common, cross-linguistic pattern and a B1 learner who knows both constituents will readily infer the meaning (even if specific product details like 'low suds' are additional information).
Etymology
Dishwashing detergent is a simple name that tells you its job: dishwashing means washing plates, cups and pans, and detergent is a cleaning liquid. So the name says it is 'a cleaning product made for washing dishes, often for use in a dishwasher'.