dishwashing machine
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- noun
- /ˈdɪʃˌwɔʃɪŋ məˈʃin/
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- Expensive paraffin strips were used to verify water temperatures in dishwashing machines.
Examples
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Some dishwashing machines do not have very efficient waste disposal systems, and getting rid of some of this food would be difficult for the machine.
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He cited water usage issues and the need for high temperatures in dishwashing machines to ensure food safety.
Academic text (2009) -
The dishwashing machine usually works for a while.
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Go ahead and take the device away from each other as instructed, and always rinse thoroughly or use your dishwashing machine.
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Most dishwashing machines and booster water heaters use electric power.
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A dishwashing machine can save you a lot of time after family dinners.
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With the new dishwashing machine, I can clean all my plates and utensils at once.
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He invested in a dishwashing machine to make cleaning up after meals easier.
Synonyms
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A machine that washes plates, pans, and cups automatically
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Morphology
The meaning 'a machine for washing dishes' is directly and compositionally derived from 'dishwashing' (washing dishes) + 'machine' (a powered device). This straightforward noun–noun compound follows common English compounding patterns and is cross-linguistically transparent, so a B1 learner who knows the parts will readily understand it.
Etymology
Dishwashing machine is a compound noun that joins dishwashing, meaning washing plates and cups, and machine, meaning a device, so it gives a clear image of a device that washes dishes for you. That's why it means 'a machine that washes dishes automatically'.