noun
- the act or process of soaking something beforehand
verb
- present participle of presoak; soaking something in advance
Examples
- Presoaking the beans overnight will reduce cooking time.
- The presoaking of stained clothes helps remove tough spots.
- She is presoaking the fabric before dyeing it.
- Presoaking the rice makes it cook more evenly.
- The instructions recommend presoaking for at least two hours.
- He spent time presoaking the dried mushrooms in warm water.