I. ˈrin(t)s, dial ˈrench or ˈren(t)s or ˈrinch verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English rincen, from Middle French rincer, from Old French recincier, from (assumed) Vulgar Latin recentiare, from Latin recent-, recens fresh, young, recent — more at recent
transitive verb
1. : to cleanse by the introduction of water or other liquid
rinse a bottle
— often used with out
rinse out the mouth
2.
a. : to cleanse by dipping into water : cleanse (as from the soap used in washing) by agitating in clear water or by pouring clear water over
rinse clothes
rinse the hands
b. : to treat (the hair) with a rinse
3. : to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only
4. : to cleanse (a surface) by the application of any suitable substance
rinsed his hands in snow — W.V.T.Clark
counters were rinsed with a very dilute solution of lacquer in amyl acetate — Physical Review
intransitive verb
: to be removable by the use of water
a soap that rinses easily
II. noun
( -s )
1.
a. : the act or process of rinsing
b. : douche
2.
a. : water or other liquid used for rinsing
b.
(1) : any of various cosmetic solutions that remove soap, bring out highlights of the hair's color, or temporarily tint the hair another color
(2) : an application of such a solution