rinse

/rɪns/
noun
  1. An act of rinsing, or a liquid used for rinsing.
    • She used a hair rinse to add shine to her hair.
    • The doctor prescribed a mouth rinse for her sore throat.
    • Give the dishes a quick rinse before you put them away.
  2. A solution used to color or treat hair temporarily.
    • He used a color rinse to darken his hair for the play.
    • She bought a blue rinse to cover the gray in her hair.
    • This herbal rinse adds volume and softness to your hair.
verb
  1. To wash something quickly with water, usually to remove soap, dirt, or other substances.
    • After shampooing, rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water.
    • She rinsed the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
    • Make sure to rinse the vegetables to remove any pesticides.
  2. To use water to remove soap or shampoo from something, especially hair or laundry.
    • The hairdresser told me to rinse the dye after thirty minutes.
    • Don't forget to rinse the detergent from your clothes.
    • He rinsed the conditioner out of his hair in the shower.
  3. To clean the mouth or a body part with a liquid, often for medical or hygiene purposes.
    • She rinsed her eyes with clean water after getting soap in them.
    • You should rinse your mouth with mouthwash every morning.
    • The dentist recommended that I rinse my mouth with salt water after the procedure.
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