Whitening: meaning, definitions and examples
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whitening
[ ˈwaɪtənɪŋ ]
teeth
The process of making something white or lighter in color, especially teeth.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She had her teeth whitened at the dentist.
- Whitening toothpaste can help remove stains from teeth.
skin
The act of making something white or lighter in color, especially skin.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Many people use skin whitening products to achieve a lighter complexion.
- Skin whitening treatments can be harmful if not used properly.
Translations
Translations of the word "whitening" in other languages:
🇵🇹 branqueamento
🇮🇳 सफेदी
🇩🇪 Aufhellung
🇮🇩 pemutihan
🇺🇦 відбілювання
🇵🇱 wybielanie
🇯🇵 ホワイトニング (howaitoningu)
🇫🇷 blanchiment
🇪🇸 blanqueamiento
🇹🇷 beyazlatma
🇰🇷 미백 (mibaek)
🇸🇦 تبييض (tabyid)
🇨🇿 bělení
🇸🇰 bielenie
🇨🇳 美白 (měibái)
🇸🇮 beljenje
🇮🇸 hvítun
🇰🇿 ағарту
🇬🇪 თეთრებად ქცევა (tetrebad kceva)
🇦🇿 ağartma
🇲🇽 blanqueamiento
Word origin
The word 'whitening' is derived from the verb 'whiten', which is a combination of 'white' (Old English 'hwīt') and the suffix '-en'. The concept of whitening has been prevalent in human history, with various cultures using different methods to achieve lighter shades in teeth, skin, and other materials.
See also: white, whiten, whitened, whitener, whiteness, whiteout, whiter, whitewater.