Bluing: meaning, definitions and examples

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bluing

 

[ หˆbluหษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

coloring process

Bluing is a chemical process used to enhance the color blue in fabrics, especially in laundry. It helps to counteract yellowing and gives a brighter appearance to whites, making them look cleaner and fresher.

Synonyms

colorant, dye, stain

Examples of usage

  • The use of bluing can help keep your whites looking bright.
  • Adding bluing to the wash can reduce the appearance of stains.
  • Many laundry detergents now include bluing agents.
Context #2 | Verb

to color blue

To bluing something means to make it appear blue. This can involve applying a blue dye or using a bluing agent to achieve the desired color.

Synonyms

color, dye, tint

Examples of usage

  • She decided to bluing the fabric for her dress.
  • The artist began to bluing the sky in the painting.
  • They are bluing the old denim to give it a fresh look.

Translations

Translations of the word "bluing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น azulagem

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคฒเคพ เคฐเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blaufรคrbung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pewarnaan biru

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปัŽะฒะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ niebieszczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้’่‰ฒๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bleuissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ azuleo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท maviye boyama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฒญ์ƒ‰ํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู„ูˆูŠู† ุฃุฒุฑู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ modล™enรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ modranie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่“่‰ฒๅŒ–

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ modrenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรกa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉะบ ั‚าฏัะบะต ะฑะพััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒฏแƒ˜ แƒคแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ—แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mavi rษ™nglษ™mษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ azuleado

Etymology

The term 'bluing' originated from the Middle English word 'bluen', which means to make blue. It has been used since the 18th century, particularly in relation to dyeing fabrics. The process involves using agents or dyes that contain blue pigments, which have been derived from various natural sources, including plants and minerals. Bluing became particularly popular in the 19th century with the rise of commercial laundry services, as it helped to improve the appearance of white garments. Over time, advancements in chemistry have led to the development of synthetic bluing agents, which are now commonly used in household laundry products. The significance of bluing is not only related to aesthetics but also to the science of color perception, as it plays a role in how colors are perceived against one another.