Meaning & use
laundry chemical
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UK/ˈlɔːndri ˌkemɪkəl/
US/ˈlɔːndri ˌkemɪkəl/
Meaning
nouncountable
A chemical substance used for washing clothes or removing stains from fabric.
Grammar: Countable; often used in the plural: laundry chemicals.
Patterns
- use a laundry chemical
- laundry chemicals
This laundry chemical removes tough stains.
Always store laundry chemicals out of children's reach.
Word forms
| plural | laundry chemicals |
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Common combinations
- harsh laundry chemical
- Harsh laundry chemicals can damage delicate fabrics.
- laundry chemical residue
- Laundry chemical residue may cause skin irritation.
- use laundry chemicals safely
- Follow the instructions to use laundry chemicals safely.
Synonyms and how they differ
Commonly confused: laundry chemical or laundry detergent?
laundry chemical vs laundry detergent
Laundry detergent is a common everyday product; laundry chemical is a more technical term that includes detergents and other substances.
Practice
Which of these is an example of a laundry chemical?
Choose one answer.
Bleach is a chemical used in laundry. A washing machine, clothesline, and basket are equipment, not chemicals.
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