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Definition of rinse noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

rinse

noun
 
/rɪns/
 
/rɪns/
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  1. [countable] an act of rinsing something
    • I gave the glass a rinse.
    • Fabric conditioner is added during the final rinse.
    Extra Examples
    • a rinse with cold water
    • That glass doesn't look very clean—I'd better give it a rinse.
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • good
    • final
    • cream
    verb + rinse
    • give something
    preposition
    • rinse in
    • rinse with
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  2. [countable, uncountable] a liquid that you put on your hair when it is wet in order to change its colour
    • a blue rinse
    • Use a cream rinse after each shampoo.
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    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • cream
    • hair
    • blue
    verb + rinse
    • use
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  3. [countable, uncountable] a liquid used for cleaning the mouth and teeth
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • cream
    • hair
    • blue
    verb + rinse
    • use
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  4. Word OriginMiddle English (as a verb): from Old French rincer, of unknown ultimate origin.
See rinse in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary

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