Etymology
Origin of rinsing
First recorded in 1325–75, rinsing is from the Middle English word rinsynge. See rinse, -ing 1
Example Sentences
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“And after rinsing them of marinara sauce, she would let me put them in the bathtub and I would get in with them.”
From MarketWatch
Dr Chris suggests rinsing your mouth with water after eating to get rid of some acid and then waiting at least 30 minutes if you are brushing after breakfast.
From BBC
In some cases, workers disregarded decontamination protocols by stepping outside of contaminated areas without rinsing their boots.
From Los Angeles Times
Among solutions suggested are players rinsing their mouths with water after consuming energy drinks, and being encouraged to go to regular dental check-ups.
From BBC
It involves multiple cycles of gentle rinsing, he said.
From Science Daily
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