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rinse Definition

rinse (rins)

transitive verb rinsed, rins′·ing

  1. to wash lightly, esp. by dipping into water or by letting water run over, into, or through
    1. to remove soap, dirt, or impurities from in this way, esp. as a final part of washing
    2. to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) in this way
  3. to flush (the mouth or teeth), as with clear water
    1. to dip (fabrics, garments, etc.) into a dye solution
    2. to use a rinse on (the hair)

Etymology: ME rincen < OFr rincer, earlier reïncier < VL *recentiare, to renew, rinse, purify < L recens, fresh, recent

noun

  1. the act of rinsing
  2. the water or solution used in rinsing
  3. a substance mixed with water and used to rinse or tint hair

rinse Related Forms
rins′er noun
rinse Synonyms

rinse

v.

clean, flush, dip in water; see flush 1, soak 1, wash 2.

rinse Usage Examples

Object

  • mouth: Have a glass of water ready to rinse the mouth.
  • cloth: Repeat with a damp cloth rinsed in clean warm water.
  • bean: Drain and rinse the beans, and to the pan along with the tomatoes, sugar and herbs.
  • diaper: Also useful for adding to the rinse if you rinse dirty diapers in the machine before placing back in the bucket until washing.
  • can: Please rinse all food cans before placing them in the banks.
  • container: Once rinsed thoroughly, empty containers should be disposed of through normal household waste routes, not recycled.

Adjective modifier

  • blue: The lady with the blue rinse rises to her feet.
  • thorough: This should be followed by a thorough rinse with clear water taking care to protect adjoining surfaces.
  • oral: A: There are many specialized oral care products available, which come as toothpaste, oral rinse and in a spray.

Modifies a noun

  • brigade: The blue rinse brigade ( hello Mavis ) love a bit of Brucie on a Saturday night.
  • tank: Special rinse tanks for cameras are situated on the dive deck.
  • cycle: Adding ½ - ¾ cup of vinegar in the last rinse cycle will keep diapers soft.

Modifying Another Word

  • thoroughly: Rinse thoroughly under cold running water Divide into filets.

Followed by an intransitive particle

  • off: They also rinse off of the fabric with just a few drops of water.

Preposition: with

  • plenty: In case of contact with skin or eyes, rinse with plenty of water.
  • water: The glass is then given a final rinse with the water fed poles to leave the glass totally sterile.

Noun used with modifier

  • fluoride: A fluoride mouth rinse can help prevent tooth decay.
  • mouth: A fluoride mouth rinse can help prevent tooth decay.
  • cream: Treatment with lotions or cream rinse You can buy various lotions or a cream rinse which kills lice from pharmacies.
  • hair: Re soaps, etc, I saw a recipe for a hair rinse made from horsetail!