Prewash: meaning, definitions and examples
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prewash
[ ˈpriːwɒʃ ]
laundry process
Prewash refers to an initial washing cycle that occurs before the main wash in a laundry process. It is designed to remove heavy soil, stains, or dirt from clothing or fabrics, enhancing the effectiveness of the subsequent washing phase.
Synonyms
initial wash, preliminary wash
Examples of usage
- I always select the prewash option for my gym clothes.
- The prewash cycle helped remove the grass stains from the pants.
- Using a prewash can save time when dealing with tough stains.
- She included a prewash before the main cycle for her delicate items.
Translations
Translations of the word "prewash" in other languages:
🇵🇹 pré-lavagem
🇮🇳 पूर्व धोना
🇩🇪 Vorwäsche
🇮🇩 pra-cuci
🇺🇦 попереднє прання
🇵🇱 pranie wstępne
🇯🇵 プレウォッシュ
🇫🇷 pré-lavage
🇪🇸 prelavado
🇹🇷 ön yıkama
🇰🇷 사전 세탁
🇸🇦 غسل مسبق
🇨🇿 předpraní
🇸🇰 predpranie
🇨🇳 预洗
🇸🇮 predpranje
🇮🇸 forþvottur
🇰🇿 алдын ала жуу
🇬🇪 წინასწარი გარეცხვა
🇦🇿 ön yuyulma
🇲🇽 prelavado
Etymology
The term 'prewash' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'pre-' meaning 'before' and the word 'wash.' The prefix 'pre-' comes from Latin 'prae,' meaning 'before,' and can be found in many English words indicating something that occurs earlier in time or order. The word 'wash' has its roots in Old English 'wæscan,' which means to cleanse with water. The modern usage of 'prewash' began to appear in the 20th century with the advent of automatic washing machines, as manufacturers introduced settings that allowed users to engage in an initial washing phase to enhance cleaning performance. Today, the term is widely recognized in household laundry practices and is frequently used in washing machine instructions.