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boil wash, n. Chiefly Brit.
Brit. |ˈbɔɪl ˌwɒʃ|, U.S. |ˈbɔɪl ˌwɔʃ|, |ˈbɔɪl ˌwɑʃ|
[‹ boil-wash v.]
A setting or programme on a washing machine which cleans using very hot or near-boiling water; a wash using this setting.
1982Times 22 Nov. 12 The Hertfordshire reader who suggested putting the bird in the hotel washing machine set to repeat cycles of ‘boil wash’. 1986Parents Sept. 110/1 Every other day Katrina does a boil wash and dries the nappies outside. 1993Which? Jan. 49/1 The best way to save energy is to use reduced-temperature washes, and particularly to avoid the 95°C ‘boil wash’ program unless you really think you need it. 2005C. Cleave Incendiary 73 We'll pop you in on a boil wash and that should get most of these nasty black stains off you. |