rinsing

verb
UK: /ˈrɪnsɪŋ/
US: /ˈrɪnsɪŋ/

  1. Washing something quickly with water.

    1. I am rinsing the glass after use, it's quite simple.
    2. After washing the vegetables, I'm rinsing them thoroughly under cold water to remove any dirt.

  2. Removing soap or dirt by washing briefly.

    1. She is rinsing her hair after shampoo.
    2. The machine is rinsing the clothes to get rid of the detergent completely.

Synonyms

washing
rinsing noun

  1. The action of washing something with water to clean it.

    1. Give it a rinsing before use.
    2. The final rinsing removes all traces of soap from the laundry load.

  2. An instance of washing something briefly.

    1. The cook gave the vegetables a quick rinsing.
    2. After the initial wash, the dishes require a second rinsing to ensure cleanliness.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "rinsing" in English means: Washing something quickly with water., Removing soap or dirt by washing briefly..

The phonetic transcription of "rinsing" is /ˈrɪnsɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈrɪnsɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "rinsing": washing.

Example usage of "rinsing": "I am rinsing the glass after use, it's quite simple.". More examples on the page.