Looking for the meaning of the word BLEACHING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BLEACHING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Bleach
Speech Type: Verb
Etymology:
Old English blǣcan (verb), blǣce (noun), from blǣc ‘pale’, of Germanic origin; related to bleak
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
bliːtʃ
Dialects: British English
Definition:
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
Definition:
clean or sterilize (a drain, sink, etc.) with bleach.
Short Definition:clean with bleach
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