"dishwasher salt" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dishwasher salt (uncountable)
  1. A form of granulated sodium chloride used to soften the water in dishwashers. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-dishwasher_salt-en-noun-LaEJ~MSR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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