washing soda
washing soda, sodium carbonate decahydrate, efflorescent crystals used for washing, especially textiles. It is a compound of sodium (q.v.).
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Article Title:
washing soda
Website Name:
Encyclopaedia Britannica
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Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published:
09 November 2023
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February 22, 2025