rinse

• Substantiv, das das leichte Spülen oder Abspülen bezeichnet, oft um Seife zu entfernen oder einen Farbton aufzutragen, oder eine Flüssigkeit, die dem Haar einen Farbton verleiht.

A noun referring to the act of washing lightly, often to remove soap or apply a tint, or a liquid preparation used to give hair a tint.

1. Hair tinting liquidB1formal

   A liquid preparation applied to wet hair to give it a temporary tint or color.

   Haartönung

   • She used a blue rinse to enhance her gray hair.
   • This rinse adds a subtle red hue to blonde hair.
   • He bought a natural rinse to cover the roots.

   Synonymedyetint

2. Final washing stageA2formal

   The act of removing soap or detergent from something by washing it with clean water.

   Spülen

   • Make sure to give the dishes a thorough rinse.
   • The rinse cycle in the washing machine removes all detergent.
   • After shampooing, apply a conditioner and then a final rinse.

3. Light hair tintingB1informal

   The act of applying a light tint to the hair, often temporary.

   Leichte Haartönung

   • She gave her hair a quick rinse with a color-enhancing product.
   • A rinse can refresh your hair color between dye jobs.
   • He opted for a rinse instead of a permanent dye.

   Synonymedyetint

4. Light washingA2informal

   Washing something lightly without using soap, typically with water only.

   Leichtes Abspülen

   • Just give the vegetables a quick rinse before cooking.
   • A rinse of the mouth with water helps remove food particles.
   • He gave his face a cold rinse to wake up.

   Synonymecleaningdousesluicewash

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, etwas mit klarem Wasser zu waschen, meist um Seife oder Schmutz zu entfernen.

A verb used to indicate the act of washing something with clean water, typically to remove soap or dirt.

1. Wash off soap or remaining dirtA2formal

   To remove soap, dirt, or residue from something by washing it with clean water.

   Abspülen

   • She rinsed the dishes after washing them.
   • Make sure to rinse the shampoo out of your hair thoroughly.
   • He rinsed the vegetables under cold water to remove any soil.

   Synonymecleandouseflushsluiceswillwash

2. Clean with a chemical processB2formal

   To treat or clean something using a chemical solution, often to remove impurities or prepare for further processing.

   Chemisch spülen

   • The lab technician rinsed the glassware with acid to remove any residue.
   • In photography, the film is rinsed with a special chemical to fix the image.
   • The metal parts were rinsed with a solvent to remove grease.

   Synonymecleanseflushwash

3. Rinse one's mouth and throatA2formal

   To clean the inside of the mouth and throat by swishing a liquid, such as mouthwash or water, and then spitting it out.

   Den Mund ausspülen

   • He rinsed his mouth with mouthwash after brushing his teeth.
   • The doctor recommended rinsing the throat with salt water to soothe the irritation.
   • She rinsed her mouth to get rid of the bad taste.

   Synonymegargleswishwash out

Phrasal-Variantenrinse off