Meaning of dishwasher salt | Babel Free

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A form of granulated sodium chloride used to soften the water in dishwashers.

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Examples

“Dishwasher salt is sodium chloride (salt, see page 326) and is used to prevent scaling of the machine, not in the dishwashing process.”

“Very pure sodium chloride is also used as dishwasher salt. This keeps the built-in water softener working and stops the plates from getting white deposits on them.”

“This is the method of operation used in dishwashers that require the use of “dishwasher salt.” The salt is used to recharge an ion exchange resin, which itself is used to soften the water so that limescale deposits are not left on the cooking and eating utensils being washed.”

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