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boil-wash, v. Chiefly Brit.
Brit. |ˈbɔɪlˌwɒʃ|, U.S. |ˈbɔɪlˌwɔʃ|, |ˈbɔɪlˌwɑʃ|
[‹ boil n.2 + wash v. Compare later boil wash n.]
trans. To wash (clothes, linen, etc.) in a washing machine using very hot or near-boiling water. Also occas. intr. with passive meaning.
1955Bridgeport (Connecticut) Telegram 11 Jan. 21 (advt.) Keep-Dri rubber sheet. Flannelette on each side. Can boil-wash. 1990Ideal Home Apr. 86/1 Briefs can be boil-washed..without losing their shape. 2003Belfast News Let. (Nexis) 23 Sept. 16 It is..recommended that dishcloths and tea towels are boil washed..to prevent cross contamination. 2006Gloucester Citizen (Nexis) 23 May 18 [He] also has some advice for those who regularly boil wash bedding to rid it of dust mites. |