rinse
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transitive verb \ˈrin(t)s, especially dialect ˈrench\rinsedrins·ing
Definition of RINSE
1
: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (as water) —often used with out <rinse out the mouth>
2
a : to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water b : to treat (hair) with a rinse
3
: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only
— rins·er noun
Examples of RINSE
- I rinsed my face in the sink.
- He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
- The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
- She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
- He rinsed the soap out of the cup.
Origin of RINSE
Middle English rincen, from Anglo-French rincer, alteration of Old French recincier, from Vulgar Latin *recentiare, from Latin recent-, recens fresh, recent
First Known Use: 14th century
2rinse
nounDefinition of RINSE
1
: the act or process of rinsing
2
a : liquid used for rinsing b : a solution that temporarily tints hair
See Examples of RINSE
- She dunked the dish in the rinse water.
- Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors.
- a bottle of hair rinse
First Known Use of RINSE
1837
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