presoak
nounEtymology From pre- + soak.
1
An initial soak.
2
A preparation used in such a soak.
3
A cycle of a washing machine during which this occurs.
presoak
verbEtymology From pre- + soak.
1
To soak in advance.
- to presoak lentils before cooking
2
To soak laundry in cold water prior to washing, sometimes with the addition of a biological or other preparation.