Meaning & use
Presoak
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To soak something, such as fabric or food, before the main washing or cooking process.
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Presoak the beans overnight to reduce their cooking time.
The detergent works best if you presoak heavily stained clothes for thirty minutes.
A note on using this word
A practical compound word combining 'pre-' (before) with 'soak,' common in cooking and laundry instructions.
Words with a similar meaning
soak beforehand
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Another way to use it
2. noun
(noun) A period or process of soaking something in advance.
A quick presoak helps loosen dried-on food from the pan.
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