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Mouthwash vs Rinse - What's the difference?

mouthwash | rinse |

As nouns the difference between mouthwash and rinse

is that mouthwash is a liquid used to clean one's mouth while rinse is the action of rinsing.

As a verb rinse is

to wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.

mouthwash

English

(wikipedia mouthwash)

Alternative forms

* mouth wash

Noun

  • A liquid used to clean one's mouth.

    • Synonyms

    * gargling fluid

    rinse

    English

    Verb

  • To wash (something) quickly using water and no soap.
    • You'd better rinse that stain before putting the shirt in the washing machine.
  • To remove soap from (something) using water.
    • Rinse the dishes after you wash them.
  • (UK, slang) to thoroughly defeat in an argument, fight or other competition.
    • Checkmate!
    Oh no.
    You got rinsed .

    Derived terms

    * rinse off * rinse out

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The action of rinsing.
    • I'll just give this knife a quick rinse .
  • Any hair dye.
    • I had a henna rinse yesterday.

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