Bleaching: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleaching

[ ˈbliːtʃɪŋ ]

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hair treatment

The process of using chemicals or other substances to lighten the color of the hair.

Synonyms

coloring, lightening

Examples of usage

Her hair was damaged after multiple bleaching treatments.
Professional hair stylists recommend deep conditioning after bleaching.

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environmental impact

The act or process of making something white or pale by exposure to sunlight or by the action of chemical agents.

Synonyms

paling, whitening

Examples of usage

The coral bleaching event was a result of high water temperatures.
Industrial pollution is a leading cause of coral bleaching.

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household cleaning

To make something white or pale by exposure to sunlight or by the action of chemical agents.

Synonyms

lighten, whiten

Examples of usage

She was bleaching the bathroom tiles to remove stains.
Many people use bleach for bleaching laundry.

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

Word origin

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.