Rewash: meaning, definitions and examples
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rewash
[ ˌriːˈwɔːʃ ]
cleaning process
To rewash something means to wash it again, typically because it did not come out clean enough in the first wash. This term is often applied to laundry items like clothes or linens that require additional cleaning to remove stains or odors. The act can be essential in various situations, such as when garments are heavily soiled, or inadequate washing methods are used initially. Rewashing can ensure that items meet cleanliness standards before being reused or worn.
Synonyms
launder again, reclean, rescrub
Examples of usage
- I had to rewash my shirt after spill.
- The towels were still dirty, so I decided to rewash them.
- Make sure to rewash the dishes if they still have residue.
Translations
Translations of the word "rewash" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lavar novamente
🇮🇳 फिर से धोना
🇩🇪 erneut waschen
🇮🇩 mencuci ulang
🇺🇦 перемивати
🇵🇱 ponownie prać
🇯🇵 再洗いする (saiarai suru)
🇫🇷 laver à nouveau
🇪🇸 lavar de nuevo
🇹🇷 yeniden yıkamak
🇰🇷 다시 씻다 (dasi ssida)
🇸🇦 غسل مرة أخرى (ghasl marrat 'ukhraa)
🇨🇿 znovu umýt
🇸🇰 znovu umyť
🇨🇳 重新洗涤 (chóngxīn xǐdí)
🇸🇮 ponovno oprati
🇮🇸 þvo aftur
🇰🇿 қайталап жуу
🇬🇪 მორიგეობითი (morigebiti)
🇦🇿 yenidən yumaq
🇲🇽 lavar de nuevo
Etymology
The word 'rewash' is a compound formed by prefixing 're-' (meaning 'again') to the word 'wash'. The prefix 're-' has its roots in Latin, where it denotes repetition or returning to a previous state. The base word 'wash' comes from the Old English word 'wascan', which means 'to wash' or 'to cleanse'. It indicates the act of removing dirt or impurities from objects or living beings, using water and often soap or another cleaning agent. Together, 'rewash' gained popularity in the vernacular to describe the necessity of washing something again, particularly in contexts related to home care and personal hygiene. This term became more prevalent with the rise of laundry applications and cleaning technologies that emphasized the effectiveness of the cleaning process.