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rinse definition

rinse (rins)

transitive verb rinsed, rinsing 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
  2. 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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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