Rewashing: meaning, definitions and examples
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rewashing
[ riːˈwɒʃɪŋ ]
washing again
Rewashing refers to the process of washing something a second time, typically to ensure that it is clean or to remove any remaining dirt or odors. This can apply to laundry, dishes, or any item that may have been initially washed but did not come out clean. It is often done when the first wash doesn't achieve the desired cleanliness or if the item was dirty again after initial cleaning.
Synonyms
recleaning, rinsing, washing again
Examples of usage
- I had to do a rewashing of the laundry because it still smelled after the first wash.
- The dishes were still greasy, so I performed a rewashing to make sure they were spotless.
- After the first cleaning, the carpet looked good but needed rewashing to remove the persistent stain.
Translations
Translations of the word "rewashing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 lavagem novamente
🇮🇳 फिर से धोना
🇩🇪 erneutes Waschen
🇮🇩 mencuci ulang
🇺🇦 перемивання
🇵🇱 pranie ponowne
🇯🇵 再洗浄
🇫🇷 lavage à nouveau
🇪🇸 lavado nuevamente
🇹🇷 yeniden yıkama
🇰🇷 재세척
🇸🇦 غسل مرة أخرى
🇨🇿 opakované mytí
🇸🇰 opätovné pranie
🇨🇳 重新清洗
🇸🇮 ponovno pranje
🇮🇸 endurinn þvottur
🇰🇿 қайта жуу
🇬🇪 მეორედ დაბანა
🇦🇿 təkrar yuma
🇲🇽 lavado nuevamente
Etymology
The term 'rewashing' is derived from the prefix 're-' which means 'again' and the word 'wash'. The prefix 're-' is of Latin origin, commonly used in various English words to denote repetition or return to a previous state. The root word 'wash' traces its origins back to Old English 'wæscan', which means 'to cleanse or to make clean'. The combination of 're-' with 'wash' reflects the action of repeating the cleaning process. 'Rewashing' began to be used more prominently in the 20th century as domestic cleaning processes became more standardized and the availability of washing machines improved. The need for rewashing grew as synthetic fabrics and more complex materials required special attention, leading to greater awareness of maintaining cleanliness in everyday items.