"open-washing" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} open-washing (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of openwashing Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: openwashing
    Sense id: en-open-washing-en-noun-VmzLSkiE

Verb

Head templates: {{head|en|verb form}} open-washing
  1. present participle and gerund of open-wash Tags: form-of, gerund, participle, present Form of: open-wash
    Sense id: en-open-washing-en-verb-OdUEELNa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 6 94

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