Waschung

Waschung is a German noun formed from the verb waschen, meaning to wash. It denotes the act of washing or the result of a cleaning process performed with water or another solvent. The term is etymologically related to older forms of the verb and shares its root with related words for cleaning and rinsing. In modern standard German, Waschung is more typical in technical, formal, or ceremonial contexts, while Waschen is the common everyday noun for the act of washing.

In everyday language, Waschung is relatively rare and may appear in written or formal descriptions rather than in casual speech. When used, it often emphasizes the completed state of cleanliness or the procedure itself in a concise or technical sense. For example, in domain-specific writing about cleaning protocols, textile processing, or laboratory work, Waschung can refer to a defined washing step or to the overall cleansing process.

The term appears across several domains. In industrial and scientific contexts, Waschung can describe washing steps used to remove impurities or residual substances from materials, products, or samples, such as washing ore, chemicals, or biological specimens. In ritual or ceremonial contexts, Waschung may denote a purification or cleansing rite performed before an act or event. In everyday life, however, speakers more commonly use Waschen or Spülen to describe routine cleaning tasks.

See also: Waschen, Spülen, Reinigung, Reinigungsverfahren.