color-bleaching
|col-or-bleach-ing|
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/ˈkʌlər ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/
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/ˈkʌlə ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/
(color-bleach)
removing color
Etymology
'color-bleaching' originates from the combination of 'color' and 'bleach', where 'color' refers to the hue or shade of an object, and 'bleach' means to whiten or remove color.
'color-bleaching' evolved from the practice of using 'bleach' to remove 'color' from fabrics and other materials.
Initially, it meant 'to whiten or remove color', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of removing or reducing color from a material or surface.
The color-bleaching of the fabric made it look almost white.
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Verb 1
to remove or reduce color from a material or surface.
They decided to color-bleach the curtains to match the new decor.
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Last updated: 2025/06/03 02:37