Lexic.us

Definition of Rinse

1. Noun. A liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint.

2. Verb. Wash off soap or remaining dirt. "They rinse the cape "

3. Noun. The removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing.

4. Verb. Clean with some chemical process. "They rinse the cape "

5. Noun. The act of giving a light tint to the hair.

6. Verb. Rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash. ; "Gargle with this liquid"

7. Noun. Washing lightly without soap.

Definition of Rinse

1. v. t. To wash lightly; to cleanse with a second or repeated application of water after washing.

2. n. The act of rinsing.

Definition of Rinse

1. Verb. (transitive) To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap. ¹

2. Verb. (transitive) To remove soap from (something) using water. ¹

3. Verb. (UK slang) to thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition. ¹

4. Noun. The action of rinsing. ¹

5. Noun. Any hair dye. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Rinse

1. to cleanse with clear water [v RINSED, RINSING, RINSES] : RINSABLE, RINSIBLE [adj]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Rinse

rinkers rinkhals rinking rinkite rinks rinkside rinky-dink rinmanite rinneite rinning

rinpoche rins rinsable rinsate rinsates rinse (current term) rinse off rinsed rinser rinsers

rinses rinsible rinsing rinsings riojas riomarinaite rioplatense rioprostil riot riot control

Literary usage of Rinse

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. 50 Ways Farmers Can Protect Their Groundwater by Michael C. Hirschi, F. William Simmons, Doug Peterson, Ed Giles (1998)
"Triple rinsing To triple-rinse a container: 1. Empty the container into the spray ... Shake or swirl the container vigorously to rinse all inside surfaces. ..."

2. A Cotton Fabrics Glossary by Frank P. Bennett, & Co (1914)
"Repeat operation until shade is dark enough; rinse well. CHROME YELLOW. Pass through solution 10 gallons water, one pound white sugar lead, squeeze, ..."

3. Suomalais-englantilainen sanakirja by Severi Alanne (1919)
"-sink), rinsing-tub; (kullan-) cradle, rocker, -huo- ne wash-house, -laitos apparatus for washing; (kullan-) placer, -veil rinse-(1. rins- lng-)water. ..."

4. Suomalais-englantilainen sanakirja by Severi Alanne (1919)
"... rinsing; wash, rinse; hallan ~ washing of gold. huuhkaja ... rinse (hastily), give . . a hasty rinse. huuhtelu washing: rinse, wash; (lääk. ..."

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