Brightener: meaning, definitions and examples

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brightener

[ ˈbraɪ.tən.ər ]

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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.

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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

Word origin

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.