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Noun: rinsing  rin(t)-sing
  1. The removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing
    - rinse
Verb: rinse  rin(t)s
  1. Wash off soap or remaining dirt
    - rinse off
     
  2. Clean with some chemical process
    - wash
     
  3. Rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash
    "rinse with this liquid";
    - gargle
     
  4. [Brit, informal] Thoroughly criticise or denounce; defeat or outclass in an argument, competition, etc.
    "he was rinsed last season for some terrible performances"

Derived forms: rinsings

Type of: launder, lave, process, remotion, removal, serve, swear out, wash

Part of: lavation, wash, washing

Encyclopedia: Rinsing

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