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rinsing |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Rinse \Rinse\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Rinsed}; p. pr & vb n. {Rinsing}.] [OE., fr OF rincer, rimser, reinser, ra["i]ncier, F. rincer; of uncertain origin.] 1. To wash lightly; to cleanse with a second or repeated application of water after washing. 2. To cleancse by the introduction of water; -- applied especially to hollow vessels; as to rinse a bottle. ``Like a glass did break i' the rinsing.'' --Shak. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: rinsing n : the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing [syn: {rinse}]
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