rinse

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of washing an object or a part of the body by immersing it in water or other liquid and agitating it to remove dirt.

  - "Rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher."
  - "Rinse your hands before eating."

• Verb

  To clean something thoroughly by washing it.

  - "Rinse off the mud from your shoes."
  - "Rinse the vegetables before cooking them."

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Pronunciation

1. /ɹɛns/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50497469"

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Synonyms

lavatory , wash , lavatory

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rinse
mice , nice , vice , pice

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Variants

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rinse , rinsed , rinser , rinsers , rinses , rinsing , pre-rinse , pre-rinsed , pre-rinses , pre-rinsing , prerinse , prerinsed , prerinses , prerinsing

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Etymology

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From Old French 'rincer', meaning 'to wash' or 'to moisten'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'rinse cycle' is commonly used to describe the washing machine cycle that uses water to clean the clothes.

2. The process of rinsing is crucial in brewing tea and coffee to remove any unwanted impurities and enhance the flavor.

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Related Concepts

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1. Washing: Related concept: Washing is the act of cleaning something by using water, soap, or other cleaning agents.

2. Ablution: Related concept: Ablution is the act of purifying oneself, usually by washing, in various religious practices.

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Culture

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In various cultures, rinsing is an essential part of personal hygiene and food preparation. For instance, in Islam, rinsing the mouth, nose, and ears is one of the essential acts of Wudu (ablution) before prayer.

How to Memorize "rinse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine holding a dish under running water and gently scrubbing it with a sponge.
   - Visualize yourself washing your hands under a faucet.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rinse' with 'wash' or 'clean'.
   - Associate 'rinse' with the sensation of water running over your skin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Rich, Indulgent, Nourishing, Soothing, Energizing': Remember the word 'rinse' as an action that makes things Rich (in cleanliness), Indulgent (in the sense of pampering oneself), Nourishing (for the body), Soothing (for the senses), and Energizing (for the mind).

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