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What is another word for Bleach? – 140 Bleach Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    whiten lighten decolorize discolor sterilize disinfect purify sanitize clean cleanse whitewash blanch pale fade wash rinse scrub brush shampoo dye tint stain color pigment tone hue saturation desaturate washout fadeout blanching whitening lightening brightening

    Meaning of Bleach

    The primary meaning of the word "bleach" is to remove color or make something white.

    Definitions

    • A chemical substance used for whitening or removing color from fabrics, hair, etc.
    • A process of treating something with a bleach to remove color or whiten it
    • To make something white or pale by removing color or pigment

    Etymology of Bleach

    The word "bleach" originates from Old English "blæcan", which means to whiten or make pale
    The term has been used since the 15th century to describe the process of whitening or removing color from fabrics and other materials
    Over time, the meaning of the word has expanded to include various chemical substances and processes used for whitening or disinfecting

    Example Uses

    • The laundry detergent contained bleach to remove tough stains
    • She used bleach to whiten her hair for the summer
    • The hospital uses bleach to disinfect the floors and surfaces
    • The manufacturer applied a bleach treatment to the fabric to remove the color

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    darken blacken color dye stain tarnish discolor soil dirty stain spot blemish mar imperil sully taint contaminate pollute foul besmirch smudge smutch begrime dirty foul impure unclean contaminated polluted