pre·wash
ˌprē-ˈwȯsh 
-ˈwäsh,
chiefly Midland also -ˈwȯrsh,
or -ˈwärsh
variants
or pre-wash
prewashed or pre-washed; prewashing or pre-washing
: to wash (something) prior to sale, use, etc.
prewash a sweater before wearing it
The vegetables are prewashed before they are packaged and sold.
prewashed
adjective
a pair of prewashed jeans
bought a bag of prewashed spinach
pre·wash
ˈprē-ˌwȯsh
-ˌwäsh,
chiefly Midland also -ˌwȯrsh,
or -ˌwärsh
variants
or pre-wash
: done or used before washing something
a prewash stain remover
the machine's prewash cycle
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“Prewash.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prewash. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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