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单词 presoak
释义

presoak

1 of 2

verb

pre·​soak (ˌ)prē-ˈsōk How to pronounce presoak (audio)
presoaked; presoaking; presoaks

transitive verb

: to soak beforehand

presoak

2 of 2

noun

pre·​soak ˈprē-ˌsōk How to pronounce presoak (audio)
1
: an instance of presoaking
2
: a preparation used in presoaking clothes

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning. Lisa Lillien, PEOPLE.com, 2 July 2018 Ingredients: Oak chips 10 juniper berries, bruised Salt and pepper to tasteDirections:Step 1:Prepare grill with an even layer of coals, and presoaked chips for smoking. For Kroger, The Courier-Journal, 18 Sep. 2017
Noun
Make a solution by mixing an oxi-presoak with warm water according to package directions and apply it to the stain with a clean cloth. Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 9 May 2022 There’s a script right now that mentions a washing machine, presoak. Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2022 Giving clothes a presoak before loading into the washing machine will give your chances of lifting those stains a super-charged boost. Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

Verb

1919, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1919, in the meaning defined at sense 1

presoak

verb

as in to soak

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • soak
  • water
  • saturate
  • macerate
  • drench
  • impregnate
  • hydrate
  • wash
  • steep
  • moisten
  • sop
  • sodden
  • bathe
  • drown
  • souse
  • humidify
  • douse
  • swill
  • damp
  • marinate
  • submerge
  • dampen
  • dowse
  • immerse
  • inundate
  • swamp
  • dip
  • penetrate
  • permeate
  • infiltrate
  • seethe
  • waterlog
  • water-soak

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • dry
  • dehydrate
  • wring (out)
  • drain
  • sear
  • empty
  • desiccate
  • void
  • parch
  • dehumidify
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