
Rinse
Quick Cleaning
Use 'rinse' to describe a swift, superficial cleaning, usually with water, not for thorough washing.

Just rinse the plates; they're not very dirty.
No Soap Required
'Rinse' implies cleaning with water alone, without using soap or detergents.

Rinse the vegetables in cold water before eating.
Final Step
Often, 'rinse' is the last step in a cleaning process to remove residual substances.

Shampoo your hair, then rinse.
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