rinsing

1 of 2

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

2 of 2

present participle of rinse entry 1

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The kitchen across the aisle and comes includes a central sink with roll-up grated cover for drying and rinsing, portable induction cooker, electric door fridge and microwave. — New Atlas, 21 Oct. 2026 Conventional denim dyeing usually entails rope-dyeing yarn through indigo baths, then finishing the material across a sequence of wet and dry stages that include washing, bleaching, sanding and rinsing. — Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026 Staff cut raw chicken and then proceeded to cut lamb without washing, rinsing and sanitizing cutting boards and prep tables. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 Every night before dinner, my father would perform this ritual—rinsing and draining, then setting the pot in the cooker. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinsing

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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