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Definition of prerinse

prerinse

/ˌpriːˈrɪns/
pre · rinse
Plural:prerinses
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Past Simple:prerinsed
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Past Participle:prerinsed
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Present Participle:prerinsing
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prerinse Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A preliminary rinse or cycle of rinsing with water performed before a main washing process, such as in a dishwasher or washing machine.

Example

"Running a quick prerinse on the muddy soccer uniforms helped prevent dirt from redepositing during the main wash cycle."

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• verb

1

To rinse an item with water prior to a main washing process in order to loosen or remove surface debris.

Example

"Modern dishwashers use soil sensors that work best when you scrape off food scraps rather than prerinsing the plates in the sink."

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• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Prerinse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/prerinse
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