Definition of "presoak" in English

verb

1. (transitive) To soak in advance.

   • to presoak lentils before cooking

2. (transitive) To soak laundry in cold water prior to washing, sometimes with the addition of a biological or other preparation.

noun

1. An initial soak.

2. A preparation used in such a soak.

3. A cycle of a washing machine during which this occurs.