tr.v. rinsed, rins·ing, rins·es 1. To wash lightly with water. 2. To remove (soap, for example) by washing lightly in water. n. 1. The act of washing lightly. 2. A solution, such as water, used in rinsing. 3. A solution used in coloring or conditioning the hair. [Middle English rincen, from Old French rincier, from Vulgar Latin *recentiāre, from Latin recēns, recent-, fresh; see RECENT.] rinsa·ble, rinsi·ble adj. rinser n. |
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