Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun rinsing

1 sense of rinsing

Sense 1
rinse, rinsing -- (the removal of soap with clean water in the final stage of washing)
       => removal, remotion -- (the act of removing; "he had surgery for the removal of a malignancy")

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb rinse

3 senses of rinse

Sense 1
rinse, rinse off -- (wash off soap or remaining dirt)
       => wash, launder -- (cleanse with a cleaning agent, such as soap, and water; "Wash the towels, please!")

Sense 2
wash, rinse -- (clean with some chemical process)
       => serve, process, swear out -- (deliver a warrant or summons to someone; "He was processed by the sheriff")

Sense 3
gargle, rinse -- (rinse one's mouth and throat with mouthwash; "gargle with this liquid")
       => wash, lave -- (cleanse (one's body) with soap and water)

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