dishwashing liquid

noun

US
: liquid soap that is used for washing dishes : dish detergent

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To make an effective cleaner, add one cup of warm water and one-fourth cup of dishwashing liquid to a medium bowl. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025 Choose the Correct Cleaner Usually, mild soap, such as dishwashing liquid, and a microfiber cloth are the best choice for cleaning toothpaste off bathroom counters, faucets, and sinks. Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 May 2025 People used dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent to try to stay clean. Abeer Salman, CNN, 9 Sep. 2024 In addition to cosmetics, formaldehyde is found in embalming fluid, medicines, fabric softeners, dishwashing liquid, paints, plywood, and particleboard. Ronnie Cohen, CBS News, 8 Feb. 2024

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“Dishwashing liquid.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dishwashing%20liquid. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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