rinse
Americanverb (used with object)
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to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water.
to rinse a cup.
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to douse or drench in clean water as a final stage in washing.
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to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) by such a process (often followed byoff ).
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to use a rinse on (the hair).
noun
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an act or instance of rinsing.
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the water used for rinsing.
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any preparation that may be used on the hair after washing, especially to tint or condition the hair.
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an act or instance of using such a preparation on the hair.
verb
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to remove soap from (clothes, etc) by applying clean water in the final stage in washing
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to wash lightly, esp without using soap
to rinse one's hands
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to give a light tint to (hair)
noun
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the act or an instance of rinsing
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hairdressing a liquid preparation put on the hair when wet to give a tint to it
a blue rinse
Other Word Forms
- prerinse verb (used with object)
- rinsability noun
- rinsable adjective
- rinseability noun
- rinseable adjective
- rinser noun
- unrinsed adjective
Etymology
Origin of rinse
1300–50; Middle English ryncen < Middle French rincer, Old French recincier < Vulgar Latin *recentiāre to make new, refresh, equivalent to Latin recent- (stem of recēns ) fresh, recent + connective -i- + -āre infinitive suffix
Example Sentences
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The solution that is not polymerized can then be rinsed away and the electrodes remain.
From Science Daily
People should lather their hands with soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds, including the back of their hands, between their fingers and under their nails, before rinsing and drying, the CDC says.
From Los Angeles Times
He did tell Annenberg Media, however, that USC has “a refined process now to ensure all produce is repeatedly washed and rinsed.”
From Los Angeles Times
“Autoship is a rinse and repeat product merchandise program that has high reliability and accuracy, both in terms of planning, in terms of delivery, and high satisfaction rating,” an executive said on the call.
From MarketWatch
I grab a couple squirts and rub it into my hair, then rinse it out.
From Literature
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