漬け置き

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 漬け置き（つけおき） combines 漬ける, putting something into liquid, with 置き, leaving it there.
• Basic usage: It refers to leaving laundry or another object in liquid for a period of time and also appears as 漬け置きする.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Immersion and soaking
  • 漬ける focuses on putting something into liquid; 漬け置き also includes leaving it immersed for some time.
• Specifying the duration
  • In the example, 素材によって means that the soaking time varies with the material. 漬け置きの時間 specifically names the duration of soaking.