English Explanatory Dictionary

sugar soap

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An extremely powerful detergent used for washing surfaces prior to painting.

Word forms

sugar soap sugar soaps

Etymology

From the resemblance of the dry powder form to table sugar.

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