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rinse

rinse [ rinss ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle rinsed, present participle rins·ing, 3rd person present singular rins·es)
Definition:
 
1. lightly clean something in liquid: to wash something lightly by dipping it in a liquid, especially clean water, or by running liquid over it

2. flush mouth with water: to flush the mouth or teeth with clean water

3. dip something into dye: to dip fabrics or garments into a dye solution



noun  (plural rins·es)
Definition:
 
1. gentle wash: the act of washing something lightly by running a liquid, usually clean water, over or around it

2. cosmetic treatment for hair: a solution that is applied to somebody's wet hair to alter or enhance its color or condition temporarily

3. cleansing liquid: a liquid, usually water or a water-based solution, used to wash away something lightly

[13th century. < Old French reincier]

rins·a·ble adjective
rins·er noun
rins·i·ble adjective
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