Whitening: meaning, definitions and examples

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whitening

 

[ ˈwaɪtənɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

teeth

The process of making something white or lighter in color, especially teeth.

Synonyms

bleaching, lightening

Examples of usage

  • She had her teeth whitened at the dentist.
  • Whitening toothpaste can help remove stains from teeth.
Context #2 | Noun

skin

The act of making something white or lighter in color, especially skin.

Synonyms

bleaching, lightening

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,762, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.