rinsing

noun

rins·​ing ˈrin(t)-siŋ How to pronounce rinsing (audio)
Synonyms of rinsingnext
1
: dregs, residue
usually used in plural
2
: water that has been used for rinsing
usually used in plural

Examples of rinsing in a Sentence

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The combination of dish soap, scrubbing, and rinsing is what actually removes food particles, grease, and bacteria. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2026 This isn’t a film about trauma, or smuggled-in social issues, or anything at all, really, besides the honest workaday business of scaring the bejesus out of its audience, rinsing, and repeating with extra vigor. Guy Lodge, Variety, 16 Apr. 2026 When rinsing, work from top to down to remove dirt and cleaner cleanly. Sacbee.com, 9 Apr. 2026 When rinsing, work from top to down so dirt and cleaner flow away cleanly. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinsing

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of rinsing was in 1703

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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rinsing. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.

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