Bleaching: meaning, definitions and examples
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bleaching
[ ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ]
hair treatment
The process of using chemicals or other substances to lighten the color of the hair.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Her hair was damaged after multiple bleaching treatments.
- Professional hair stylists recommend deep conditioning after bleaching.
environmental impact
The act or process of making something white or pale by exposure to sunlight or by the action of chemical agents.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The coral bleaching event was a result of high water temperatures.
- Industrial pollution is a leading cause of coral bleaching.
Translations
Translations of the word "bleaching" in other languages:
🇵🇹 branqueamento
🇮🇳 व漂करण
🇩🇪 Bleichen
🇮🇩 pemutihan
🇺🇦 відбілювання
🇵🇱 wybielanie
🇯🇵 漂白 (ひょうはく)
🇫🇷 blanchiment
🇪🇸 blanqueo
🇹🇷 ağartma
🇰🇷 표백 (pyobaek)
🇸🇦 تبييض (tabyid)
🇨🇿 bělení
🇸🇰 bielenie
🇨🇳 漂白 (piǎobái)
🇸🇮 beljenje
🇮🇸 aflitun
🇰🇿 ағарту
🇬🇪 გათეთრება (gatet'reba)
🇦🇿 ağartma
🇲🇽 blanqueo
Etymology
The word 'bleaching' originated from the Old English word 'blæcan' meaning 'to make white'. The process of bleaching has been used for centuries in various industries such as textiles, hair care, and cleaning. However, the environmental impact of bleaching agents on coral reefs has raised concerns in recent years, leading to calls for more sustainable practices.