Definition

The act of washing something quickly with water to remove dirt or soap.

Example

After washing the dishes, I gave them a quick rinsing to make sure they were clean.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what happens to the water after rinsing vegetables?

Yeah, I guess it just goes down the drain, right?

Exactly! I wonder if we could collect that water for something useful.

That would be smart; we could use it for watering plants!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To wash something quickly with water to remove dirt or soap.

Example

After washing the dishes, I am rinsing them with clean water.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, did you remember to start rinsing the vegetables before cooking?

Yeah, I did! It's important to clean them well.

Good, I always forget that step.

Root Explanation

Rinsing → It is formed from "rinse" (from Old French *rincer*, meaning to wash or cleanse) and "-ing" (a suffix used to form present participles). The word "rinsing" refers to the action of washing or cleansing something, typically with water.

Memory Tip

Think of the Old French word 'rincer' which means to wash — that's why rinsing means to wash something, usually with water.

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