rinsing

1 of 2

noun

rins·​ing ˈrin(t)-siŋ 

1

: dregs, residue

—usually plural

2

: water that has been used for rinsing

—usually plural

rinsing

2 of 2

present participle of rinse entry 1

Examples of rinsing in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

To prevent this leaching, stale urine was used as a mordant—a chemical that binds to the dye and the cloth, acting as a molecular bridge between the two while protecting the color from breaking down from exposure to light, water, and rinsing. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026

Easy to use and works fast, with no sheet mask or rinsing required. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026

Online research had recommended letting the fish soak submerged in milk for around 20 minutes, before rinsing and cooking in your preferred fashion. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 16 Aug. 2026

Begin with rinsing produce, measuring ingredients, pouring out ingredients and peeling or sectioning citrus fruits. — Sacbee.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Rhymes for rinsing

• mincing
• wincing
• convincing
• evincing
• unconvincing