rinsing

[ rin-sing ]

/ ˈrɪn sɪŋ /

noun

an act or instance of rinsing.

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

Origin of rinsing

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

Words nearby rinsing

rinky-dink, rinky-tink, rinne's test, rinse, rinsin', rinsing, rinzai, rio branco, rio claro, rio de janeiro, rio grande

Definition for rinsing (2 of 2)

rinse

[ rins ]

/ rɪns /

verb (used with object), rinsed, rins·ing.

to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water: to rinse a cup.

to douse or drench in clean water as a final stage in washing.

to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) by such a process (often followed by off).

to use a rinse on (the hair).

noun

an act or instance of rinsing.

the water used for rinsing.

any preparation that may be used on the hair after washing, especially to tint or condition the hair.

an act or instance of using such a preparation on the hair.

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

OTHER WORDS FROM rinse

rins·a·ble, rinse·a·ble, adjective rins·a·bil·i·ty, rinse·a·bil·i·ty, noun pre·rinse, verb (used with object), pre·rinsed, pre·rins·ing. pre·rinse, noun

un·rinsed, adjective

Example sentences from the Web for rinsing

His wife, Colleen, had been rinsing plates at the sink and putting them in the dishwasher.

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I was rinsing vegetables for my supper, and I turned from the sink to reach for a towel, and I saw Dorothy.

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Begin, if raw stock, by washing and rinsing thoroughly in order to remove all natural grease and dirt adhering to the fibre.

The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer |Alexander Paul
On wringing out of the second liquor, immediately plunge each piece into cold spring water for rinsing.

Mrs. Hale's Receipts for the Million |Sarah Josepha Hale

After washing and rinsing thoroughly in luke warm water, soap to remove all loose dirt and grease, or bleaching, if required.

The Practical Ostrich Feather Dyer |Alexander Paul
All this china I washed carefully in soapy water, rinsing in very hot clear water, and drying whilst still hot.

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Rinsing the mouth with water, and rubbing the tongue and teeth clean will help the dryness and stop the thirst.

Applied Physiology |Frank Overton

British Dictionary definitions for rinsing

rinse

/ (rɪns) /

verb (tr)

to remove soap from (clothes, etc) by applying clean water in the final stage in washing

to wash lightly, esp without using soap to rinse one's hands

to give a light tint to (hair)

noun

the act or an instance of rinsing

hairdressing a liquid preparation put on the hair when wet to give a tint to it a blue rinse

Derived forms of rinse

rinsable or rinsible, adjective rinsability or rinsibility, noun rinser, noun

Word Origin for rinse

C14: from Old French rincer, from Latin recens fresh, new

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rinsing

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Origin of rinsing

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Definition for rinsing (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), rinsed, rins·ing.

noun

Origin of rinse

OTHER WORDS FROM rinse

Example sentences from the Web for rinsing

British Dictionary definitions for rinsing

verb (tr)

noun

Derived forms of rinse

Word Origin for rinse

BROWSE DICTIONARY

Learning

rinsing

noun

Origin of rinsing

Words nearby rinsing

Definition for rinsing (2 of 2)

verb (used with object), rinsed, rins·ing.

noun

Origin of rinse

OTHER WORDS FROM rinse

Words related to rinsing

Example sentences from the Web for rinsing

British Dictionary definitions for rinsing

verb (tr)

noun

Derived forms of rinse

Word Origin for rinse