presoak
/priˈsoʊk/
verb
- To soak something in liquid before a main process, such as washing, cooking, or cleaning.
- She decided to presoak the stained shirt in cold water before washing it.
- You should presoak the beans overnight to make them cook faster.
- The instructions say to presoak the seeds for 12 hours before planting.
noun
- A preliminary soaking, especially of laundry or food, before the main treatment.
- The presoak cycle on the washing machine helps remove tough stains.
- Give the pot a presoak in hot soapy water to loosen the burnt food.
- A short presoak in salt water can help remove bitterness from eggplant.