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handwashing — v. wash by hand, do laundry by hand instead of with a washing machine … English contemporary dictionary
handwashing — /ˈhændwɒʃɪŋ/ (say handwoshing) noun 1. the washing of the hands, especially as a hygiene measure. 2. the washing by hand of items not suitable for machine washing because they are delicate, not colourfast, etc …
Global Handwashing Day — is a campaign to motivate and mobilize millions around the world to wash their hands with soap [ en [http://www.unicef.ie/news208.htm UNICEF and partners announce Global Handwashing Day 2008] ] , the campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of… … Wikipedia
Hand washing with soap — is the act of cleansing the hands with soap for the sanitary purpose of removing soil and/or microorganisms.October 15 has been appointed to become Global Handwashing Day in accordance with year 2008 as the International Year of Sanitation by the … Wikipedia
Hand washing — is the act of cleansing the hands with water or another liquid, with or without the use of soap or other detergents, for the sanitary purpose of removing soil and/or microorganisms.The main purpose of washing hands is to cleanse the hands of… … Wikipedia
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