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einweichen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • reconstitute verb to construct something anew, or in a different manner
  • soak verb To leave something in liquid until it becomes thoroughly wet.
  • steep adj Rising or falling at a sharp angle, close to vertical.

Senses

einweichen is used for these senses in English:

  • reconstitute (transitive) to add liquid to a concentrated or dehydrated food to return it to its original consistency
  • soak (slang) A carouse; a drinking session.
  • soak (transitive) To immerse in liquid to the point of saturation or thorough permeation.
  • steep To make tea (or other beverage) by placing leaves in hot water.

reconstitute — full definition

  1. verb to construct something anew, or in a different manner
  2. verb to add liquid to a concentrated or dehydrated food to return it to its original consistency

soak — full definition

  1. verb To leave something in liquid until it becomes thoroughly wet.
  2. verb Informal: to charge someone an excessive amount of money.
  3. noun A period of being immersed in liquid.

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