rinsing

[ rin-sing ]

/ ˈrɪn sɪŋ /

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noun

an act or instance of rinsing.

Usually rinsings. the liquid with which anything has been rinsed.

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Origin of rinsing

First recorded in 1325–75, rinsing is from the Middle English word rinsynge.See rinse, -ing¹

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Once cleaning and rinsing is complete, blot the area with a dry towel.
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The use of the tooth-brush night and morning, and, at least, rinsing the mouth after every meal at which animal food is taken.
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If they require a second water put alum to that also as well as to the rinsing and blue water.
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After rinsing them in clean water, wash them well in a fresh soap liquor.
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Do not wet the carpet, wipe it lightly and quickly, rinsing the cloth often, but wringing it out hard.
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The second water from the flannels may be used for the first rinsing of the cotton clothes.
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