rinsing

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noun

rins·​ing ˈrin(t)-siŋ How to pronounce rinsing (audio)
Synonyms of rinsingnext
1
: dregs, residue
—usually plural
2
: water that has been used for rinsing
—usually plural

rinsing

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present participle of rinse entry 1

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An employee was washing and rinsing mixing bowls in the front hand wash sink. — Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Many had a channel for rinsing that ran along the floor, as well as a pool in the center of the room to help diffuse odors (how much, no one can say), and sometimes an additional washbasin. — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026 The current process requires two hour-long chemical treatments at 60 degrees and 90 degrees Celsius, respectively, along with multiple rinsing, soaping and neutralization steps. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026 To prevent this leaching, stale urine was used as a mordant—a chemical that binds to the dye and the cloth, acting as a molecular bridge between the two while protecting the color from breaking down from exposure to light, water, and rinsing. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinsing

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of rinsing was in 1703

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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rinsing. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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