rinsing

[rin-sing]

noun

1. an act or instance of rinsing.

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rinsing¹

First recorded in 1325–75, rinsing is from the Middle English word rinsynge. See rinse, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

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

After a thorough rinsing and before toweling them dry, I give my scallops a milk bath, letting them soak for as long as it takes to prep my ingredients.

From Salon

Gershon did what he could to help his friend, rinsing away the blood.

From BBC