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washing soda

chemical compound

Also known as: sal soda, sodium carbonate decahydrate

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Related Topics:: bleach; sodium carbonate

washing soda, sodium carbonate decahydrate, efflorescent crystals used for washing, especially textiles. It is a compound of sodium (q.v.).