Washing Soda (Noun)
Meaning
A sodium salt of carbonic acid; used in making soap powders and glass and paper.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Washing soda, a common household chemical, has numerous industrial applications including glass and paper manufacturing.
- She uses washing soda as an eco-friendly alternative for cleaning purposes and to soften her laundry water.
- Manufacturers rely on washing soda in their soap-making processes to produce the desired foam levels and consistency.
- When the mixture of silica, lime, and washing soda is heated to a very high temperature, it melts to form glass.
- Pulping companies incorporate washing soda in the bleaching process of their raw wood materials for making paper products.