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sluicing

verb

present participle of sluice

as in rinsing

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse he sluiced the gutters with lots of water in order to make sure they were clear

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As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Spray with hydrogen peroxide and wait 10 minutes before rinsing and drying.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of rinsing

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Usually, this means consuming the affected food or drink directly, or touching something contaminated and then touching your mouth without washing your hands.

— Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Trim green onions by taking off the root end and removing the outer layer before washing them.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 10 July 2026

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Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026
Over on the opposite side of the home to the bedroom, the bathroom contains a shower/bathtub, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet, as well as a washer/dryer.

— Adam Williams July 08, New Atlas, 8 July 2026

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Due to flooding risks heightened by the Claremont Fire’s burn scar, the National Weather Service is closely monitoring conditions of the Freestone Creek Basin near the Military Reserve.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
Despite the copious downpour that led to flooding across many parts of the country in the last two weeks, India still faces the prospect of a deficient monsoon this year.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 13 July 2026

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