rinse
rinse
Definition
rinse (rins)
transitive verb rinsed, rins′·ing
- to wash lightly, esp. by dipping into water or by letting water run over, into, or through
- to remove soap, dirt, or impurities from in this way, esp. as a final part of washing
- to remove (soap, dirt, etc.) in this way
- to flush (the mouth or teeth), as with clear water
- to dip (fabrics, garments, etc.) into a dye solution
- 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
- the act of rinsing
- the water or solution used in rinsing
- a substance mixed with water and used to rinse or tint hair
rins′er noun
rinse
Synonyms
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!
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