laundry detergentnoun [ C or U ]
uk/ˈlɔːn.dri dɪˌtɜː.dʒənt//ˈlɑːn.dri dɪˌtɝː.dʒənt/US UK washing powder/liquida detergent in the form of a powder or liquid that is used for washing clothes and other things made of cloth
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Cleaning agents
- abrasive
- biological
- bleach
- cleaner
- cleanser
- denatured alcohol
- descale
- dip
- dish detergent
- dish soap
- disinfectant
- germicide
- non-bio
- shower gel
- soap
- soapy
- spirit
- toilet soap
- washing powder/liquid
- washing-up liquid
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Examples from literature
- For your clothes, you need to go to a store and buy a really strong laundry detergent!