Brightener: meaning, definitions and examples
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brightener
[ ˈbraɪ.tən.ər ]
chemistry
A substance that is added to a material to make it brighter or more reflective.
Synonyms
enhancer, illuminator, whitener
Examples of usage
- The laundry detergent contains a brightener to make the clothes look whiter.
- The paint additive acts as a brightener to enhance the color of the walls.
cosmetics
A cosmetic product used to add radiance or glow to the skin.
Synonyms
highlighter, luminizer, radiance booster
Examples of usage
- She applied a brightener to her cheekbones to give them a highlighted effect.
- The makeup artist used a brightener under the eyes to reduce dark circles.
Translations
Translations of the word "brightener" in other languages:
🇵🇹 clareador
🇮🇳 चमकदार
🇩🇪 Aufheller
🇮🇩 pencerah
🇺🇦 освітлювач
🇵🇱 rozjaśniacz
🇯🇵 明るくするもの
🇫🇷 éclaircissant
🇪🇸 aclarador
🇹🇷 parlatıcı
🇰🇷 밝게 하는 것
🇸🇦 مُبَيِّض
🇨🇿 rozjasňovač
🇸🇰 zosvetľovač
🇨🇳 增亮剂
🇸🇮 posvetljevalec
🇮🇸 lýsandi
🇰🇿 жарықтандырғыш
🇬🇪 გამათეთრებელი
🇦🇿 ağardıcı
🇲🇽 aclarador
Etymology
The word 'brightener' originated from the combination of 'brighten' with the suffix '-er', which denotes a person or thing that performs a specified action. The term has been used since the late 19th century, primarily in the fields of chemistry and cosmetics.
See also: bright, brighten, brightening, brighter, brightly, brightness.