prewash
prewash Lexical Profile
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• noun
A preliminary wash or soaking cycle used to loosen heavy dirt or stains from laundry or dishes before the main wash.
"For muddy sports uniforms, running a short prewash helps get the worst of the grime out before the regular cycle starts."
A liquid, spray, or powder detergent applied to stained fabrics prior to normal laundering.
"She applied a concentrated prewash directly to the grass stains on the knees of the trousers."
• verb
To wash or soak beforehand, such as treating heavily soiled clothes or rinsing produce before the main cleaning or packaging process.
"It is always a good idea to prewash new cotton fabric before sewing so it does not shrink later."
To wash a new garment during manufacturing in order to soften the fabric, prevent future shrinkage, or create a faded appearance.
"The manufacturer chose to prewash the denim jackets to give them a comfortable, worn-in feel right off the rack."