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rinse

/ɹɛns/noun, verb1 syllable

Rinse means: clean with some chemical process.

Synonyms for rinse9

noun, as in the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing

rinsing

verb, as in clean with some chemical process

wash, launder, wash out, wash off, wash away

verb, as in wash off soap or remaining dirt

rinse off

verb, as in rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash

gargle

also used for rinse

lavatory

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What does rinse mean?7

verb

1

clean with some chemical process

2

wash off soap or remaining dirt

3

rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash“gargle with this liquid”

noun

1

the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing

2

a liquid preparation used on wet hair to give it a tint

3

the act of giving a light tint to the hair

4

washing lightly without soap

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with rinse?4

one syllable

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two syllables

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Rinse in a sentence

  • After you finish using the sink, give it a good rinse.Amastan
  • Instructions: massage well into damp hair, lather and rinse.VirtuOZ
  • In case of contact with eyes, rinse with a large amount of water.AlanF_US
  • We need to rinse out the wound, so that it doesn't get infected.DJ_Saidez
  • Before slicing the lettuce, give it a good rinse.Nuel
  • Rinse the cutting board to remove all soap residue.Amastan
  • Ziri made sure to rinse off after the bath.always
  • Rinse and clean the trash can if you notice any spills or odors.Amastan

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Forms of rinse

as a noun

plural
rinses

as a verb

past tense
rinsed
present participle
rinsing
third-person singular
rinses
past participle
rinsed