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Meaning of bleach
The primary meaning of the word "bleach" is to remove color or whiten something, often using chemicals.
Etymology of bleach
The word "bleach" comes from the Old English word "blæcan", which means "to whiten" or "to make white"
The word has been used in English since the 9th century, originally referring to the process of whitening or lightening something, such as cloth or hair
Over time, the word has evolved to include a range of meanings related to the removal of color or the whitening of surfaces
Synonyms
whiten
lighten
decolorize
discolor
whitewash
sterilize
disinfect
purify
sanitize
clean
cleanse
purging
refine
clarify
brighten
irradiate
decontaminate
detoxify
depigment
blanch
palliate
alleviate
mitigate
whiting
blanched
washed
faded
dulled
dimmed
darkened
tarnished
corroded
oxidized
rusted
discolored
stained
soiled
polluted
contaminated
adulterated
degraded
deteriorated
impaired
weakened
enfeebled
debilitated
devitalized
enervated
exhausted
fatigued
spent
worn
frayed
faded
jaded
wornout
fagged
sullied
smudged
smutted
begrimed
blackened
besmirched
befouled
fouled
tainted
vitiated
corrupted
perverted
depraved
defiled
desecrated
Definitions
- A chemical used to whiten or remove color from something
- The act of making something white or colorless
- A process of treating something with a chemical to remove color or whiten it
Usage Examples
- The laundry detergent contained bleach to remove tough stains
- She used bleach to whiten her hair for the summer
- The company used a strong bleach to disinfect the surfaces in the hospital
Antonyms
darken
blacken
discolor
stain
tarnish
corrode
rust
oxidize
fade
dull
dim
dirty
soil
pollute
contaminate
adulterate
degrade
deteriorate
impair
weaken
debilitate
devitalize
enervate
exhaust
fatigue
wear
fray
jade
sully
smudge
smut
begrime
blacken
besmirch
befoul
foul
taint
vitiate
corrupt
pervert
deprave
defile
desecrate