laundering

Example:After a long marathon, he needed a thorough rinsing before he could freshen up and go home.

Definition:The process of cleaning by washing with water.

Example:To dilute the concentrated ink, he added water to the cartridge.

Definition:The process of making something less potent or intense by mixing it with something else.

Example:The company’s attorneys argued that their client should not face further charges, despite being suspected of many offenses, in an effort at whitewashing.

Definition:An operation to make something appear clean, especially by removing or covering up the true nature of something, often underhandedly.