1. past tense and past participle of rinse; washed lightly with water to remove soap, dirt, or other substances

1. having been washed lightly with water

Examples

• She rinsed the dishes before putting them in the dishwasher.
• He rinsed his mouth with water after brushing his teeth.
• The vegetables were rinsed thoroughly under cold running water.
• I rinsed the soap out of my hair in the shower.
• The rinsed lettuce was ready for the salad.
• Make sure the bottles are well rinsed before recycling them.
• She rinsed the paint brushes in turpentine.