prewash
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- noun
- /ˈpriːˌwɔːʃ/
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prelavado
- The washing machine includes a prewash cycle to help remove tough stains before the main wash.
Examples
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Although Ilford doesn't specify it for prints up to 16x20, we do prefer to use a 30-second prewash before the developer to pre-wet the paper and ensure quick coverage of the developer.
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Parker's plan is to install another spray bar in the prewash, the first stage of the wash plant.
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That prewash looks like a war zone up there.
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That prewash looks like a war zone up there.
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We're building another spray bar on the prewash so that we get more water there to wash the rocks better.
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Well, we're trying to make the solution in the prewash, because there's not much you can do once the rock hits the screen.
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Before starting the laundry, make sure to set the prewash option to tackle any set-in dirt.
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Using a prewash can significantly improve the cleanliness of your clothes by loosening stubborn grime.
Synonyms
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An action or product that prepares something before the main treatment
A short soak or liquid used before the main wash
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Morphology
Etymology
Prewash comes from the prefix pre- meaning 'before' and the simple word wash meaning 'to clean'. So a prewash is a short cleaning step or machine cycle you do 'before' the main wash to help remove dirt or stains.