Rinse1. (v. t.) To wash lightly; to cleanse with a second or repeated application of water after washing.
2. (v. t.) To cleanse by the introduction of water; -- applied especially to hollow vessels; as, to rinse a bottle.
3. (n.) The act of rinsing.
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