Soak out

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verb

To slowly remove a substance by soaking it in water or other liquid.

You can soak out the stain from your shirt in warm water
Visual representation of "soak out" - To slowly remove a substance by soaking it in water or other liquid

Often appears as...

  • soak out stains
  • soak out dirt
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Visual representation of "soak out"
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Limited Usage

Used for specific cases where a substance needs to be removed by liquid immersion.

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After the muddy walk, I'll need to soak out the dirt from my pants.
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Not Instant

The process takes time and is not immediate.

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Let the cloth soak out the wine spill overnight.
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Choice of Liquid

Effectiveness can depend on the liquid used; some substances require specific soaks.

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Use white vinegar to soak out the perspiration stains.
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