presoak

pre·soak

[v. pree-sohk; n. pree-sohk]
verb (used with object)
1.
to soak (laundry) in a liquid containing agents that loosen dirt, remove stains, etc., before washing.
noun
2.
a preparation in which laundry is presoaked.
3.
an act or instance of presoaking.

Origin:
1915–20; pre- + soak

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