Hot Washing

A2 16+

Pronunciation: /hɑt ˈwɒʃɪŋ/

Definitions of hot washing

noun a process of cleaning clothes or other items using hot water and detergent

Example Sentences

A1 I do hot washing of my clothes once a week.

A2 Hot washing is recommended for removing tough stains from fabrics.

B1 The hot washing cycle on the washing machine uses high temperatures to clean clothes thoroughly.

B2 Some delicate fabrics may not be suitable for hot washing as it can cause damage.

C1 Hot washing is an effective method for sanitizing and disinfecting laundry.

C2 Professional dry cleaners often offer hot washing services for items that require special care.

Examples of hot washing in a Sentence

formal Hot washing is an effective method for sanitizing clothes at high temperatures.

informal I always use hot washing for my white clothes to make sure they stay bright.

slang Hot washing is the way to go if you want to kill all the germs on your stuff.

figurative She felt like she needed a hot washing to cleanse herself of all the negativity.

Grammatical Forms of hot washing

past tense

hot washed

plural

hot washes

comparative

hotter washing

superlative

hottest washing

present tense

hot wash

future tense

will hot wash

perfect tense

have hot washed

continuous tense

is hot washing

singular

hot wash

positive degree

hot washing

infinitive

to hot wash

gerund

hot washing

participle

hot washed

Origin and Evolution of hot washing

First Known Use: 1850 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'hot washing' originated in the textile industry, specifically in the process of washing fabrics at high temperatures to remove impurities and achieve a thorough clean.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hot washing' has expanded beyond textiles to refer to various processes involving the use of hot water or high temperatures for cleaning purposes, such as in the context of dishwashing or industrial cleaning.