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Word: Bleach
Speech Type: Verb
Old English blǣcan (verb), blǣce (noun), from blǣc ‘pale’, of Germanic origin; related to bleak
bliːtʃ
cause (a material such as cloth, paper, or hair) to become white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight
Short Definition:turn something white
Examples:- a new formula to bleach and brighten clothing
clean or sterilize (a drain, sink, etc.) with bleach.
Short Definition:clean with bleach
Word: Bleach
Speech Type: Noun
bliːtʃ
a chemical (typically a solution of sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide) used to make materials whiter or for sterilizing drains, sinks, etc.
Short Definition:chemical for bleaching
Examples:- how can I get all those stains out of my wash without bleach?
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