wasmiddel

Definitions of wasmiddel
  1. noun
    a cleansing agent that differs from soap but can also emulsify oils and hold dirt in suspension
    synonyms: afwasmiddel, detergens, reinigingsmiddel, schoonmaakmiddel
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    type of:
    poetsmiddel, reinigingsmiddel, schoonmaakartikelen, schoonmaakmiddel
    a preparation used in cleaning something
  2. noun
    soap that has been cut into flakes to make suds faster
    synonyms: detergens, waspoeder, zeepvlokken
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    type of:
    zeep
    a cleansing agent made from the salts of vegetable or animal fats
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