rinsing

noun

rins·​ing ˈrin(t)-siŋ How to pronounce rinsing (audio)
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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Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 27 Jul. 2024.

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