Meaning & use
rinsing
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Washing something with water to remove soap, dirt, or residue, typically without using soap or detergent.
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She was rinsing the vegetables under cold running water.
After rinsing the paintbrushes, he set them out to dry.
A note on using this word
Can also refer to a light, temporary hair-coloring product, as in 'a blue rinsing.'
Words with a similar meaning
washingflushing
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A quick wash or light application of liquid, especially a temporary hair tint.
She gave her gray hair a soft lavender rinsing.
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