rinse

UK
/rɪns/
US
/rɪns/

Translations

rinsenoun
rinses
pl
UK
/rɪns/
US
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After washing the dishes, give them a rinse to remove any soap residue.
После мытья посуды ополосните её, чтобы удалить остатки мыла.
rinseverb
rinsed
Past Simple
rinsed
Past Participle
rinsing
Gerund
UK
/rɪns/
US
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Please rinse the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
Пожалуйста, прополощите посуду перед тем, как положить её в посудомоечную машину.
You should rinse your mouth with water after brushing your teeth.
Вам следует ополаскивать рот водой после чистки зубов.
After washing your hair, rinse it thoroughly with clean water.
После мытья волос сполосните их тщательно чистой водой.
rinseadjective
UK
/rɪns/
US
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Used attributively before a noun (e.g., "rinse cycle").

Definitions

rinsenoun
An act of washing something quickly, especially with clean water.
After applying the shampoo, she gave her hair a thorough rinse.
A solution or liquid used for rinsing.
He used a mouth rinse to freshen his breath.
A hair-care product, often tinted, applied after shampooing.
She applied a blue rinse to brighten her grey hair.
Informal: a decisive or overwhelming defeat.
The match turned out to be a total rinse for the visiting side.
rinseverb
To wash lightly, especially by pouring water over or through something to remove soap, dirt, or impurities.
After shampooing, make sure to rinse your hair thoroughly to remove all the soap.
To clean by flushing with a liquid, often water.
He rinsed the wound with antiseptic to prevent infection.
Informal, chiefly UK: to defeat, overwhelm, or beat comprehensively.
Our team got rinsed five–nil in the final.
Informal, chiefly UK: To defeat, outclass, or criticize severely; to exploit or take advantage of.
Their team got absolutely rinsed in the second half.
rinseadjective
Designed for or relating to rinsing.
Select the rinse cycle for delicate fabrics.