rinsing

noun

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

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Moreover, depending on where the rinsing jets are located, the bottom shelf can take the brunt of water pressure more so than the top shelf, which is inherently meant for more delicate items such as glassware. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Too Much Soap Using too much dish soap can lead to excessive sudsing, which can leave a soapy residue on your dishes and require extra rinsing time. Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024 Being trendy again means rinsing, repeating and buying something new. Sakshi Venkatraman, NBC News, 6 Oct. 2024 Overloading the washing machine can hinder proper rinsing, leaving lint on your clothes, so be mindful of load sizes. Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for rinsing 

Word History

First Known Use

1703, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler
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 16 Nov. 2024.

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