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whitener

 

[ ˈwaɪtənər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

office supplies

A whitener is a substance used to make something white or to cover up mistakes or imperfections.

Synonyms

bleach, brightener, correction fluid

Examples of usage

  • He used a whitener to correct the spelling mistake on the document.
  • The whitener helped brighten the color of the wall.
Context #2 | Noun

cosmetics

In cosmetics, a whitener is a product used to lighten or brighten the skin.

Synonyms

skin brightener, skin lightener

Examples of usage

  • She applied a whitener to achieve a more even skin tone.
  • The whitener contains natural ingredients to enhance complexion.

Translations

Translations of the word "whitener" in other languages:

🇵🇹 branqueador

🇮🇳 सफेद करने वाला

🇩🇪 Bleichmittel

🇮🇩 pemutih

🇺🇦 відбілювач

🇵🇱 wybielacz

🇯🇵 漂白剤 (ひょうはくざい)

🇫🇷 blanchisseur

🇪🇸 blanqueador

🇹🇷 beyazlatıcı

🇰🇷 표백제

🇸🇦 مُبَيِّض

🇨🇿 bělicí prostředek

🇸🇰 bieliaci prostriedok

🇨🇳 漂白剂 (piǎobáijì)

🇸🇮 belilno sredstvo

🇮🇸 hvítunarefni

🇰🇿 ағартқыш

🇬🇪 თეთრეულის სარეცხი

🇦🇿 ağardıcı

🇲🇽 blanqueador

Etymology

The word 'whitener' originated from the combination of 'white' and the suffix '-er', which denotes a person or thing that performs a specified action. The term has been used since the late 19th century to describe substances or products that whiten or lighten surfaces or skin. Over the years, 'whitener' has become a common term in various industries, including office supplies and cosmetics.

See also: white, whiten, whitened, whiteness, whitening, whiteout, whiter, whitewater.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,900, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.