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being washed before sale, esp. to produce a soft texture or a worn look

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Usage examples (39)
  • Adjective : prewashed blue jeans
  • Even if the bag says "prewashed" or "triple-washed," wash the greens yourself.
  • Packaged leafy greens and salads that say "prewashed" may not be as clean as you think.
  • And products labeled "prewashed" or "triple-washed" should be washed again, even though this probably won't remove all bacteria, he says.
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