soaking

/sˈə‍ʊkɪŋ/

/ˈsoʊkɪŋ/

soaking

extremely wet

synonyms : dripping

Soaking

the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)

synonyms : soak

washing something by allowing it to soak

synonyms : soak

the act of making something completely wet

synonyms : drenching

Examples

1. Give this a good soaking.

2. Okay, hydrogen peroxide, soaking, bubbling.

3. Soaking lentils in a brine of four cups of water and one teaspoon of salt for one hour significantly reduces blowouts in the pot.

4. It takes 10 hours of soaking.