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Definition of presoak

presoak

/ˌpriːˈsoʊk/
pre · soak
Plural:presoaks
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Past Simple:presoaked
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Past Participle:presoaked
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Present Participle:presoaking
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presoak Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To immerse or saturate an item in liquid prior to washing, cooking, or further processing.

Example

"It is best to presoak dried black beans overnight so they cook evenly the next day."

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• noun

1

A preliminary soaking or washing cycle in which stained clothing or dishes are immersed in water before the main wash.

Example

"The washing machine features a twenty-minute presoak to help loosen stubborn dirt on athletic uniforms."

2

A chemical solution, detergent, or enzyme preparation used to soak items and break down stains prior to washing.

Example

"Adding an enzymatic presoak to the laundry tub helped lift the grass stains from the cotton shirts."

• Rhymes for presoak

• Nearby Words

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