Meaning of the word "washing powder" in English

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washing powder

US /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ ˌpaʊ.dər/
UK /ˈwɑː.ʃɪŋ ˌpaʊ.dər/
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Noun

1.

a powdered detergent used for washing clothes

Example:
I need to buy some more washing powder for the laundry.
She put a scoop of washing powder into the machine.
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