rined
Rined is the past tense and past participle of the verb rine, a term used primarily in agricultural and culinary contexts to describe the act of vigorously shaking, squashing, or kneading a food substance, often with the intent of removing excess moisture or massaging it into a denser consistency. The verb, which entered the English lexicon in the late eighteenth century, is derived from the earlier French “rendre,” meaning “to rend” or “to tear,” reflecting the forceful mechanical action involved.
In practical usage, rined is most commonly applied to fruit, such as cantaloupes and melons, where producers
The process is typically executed with a palm press or specialized machine that exerts a rhythmic pressure.
Because the practice has niche application, the term rined appears in specialized agricultural journals and culinary