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bleaching

/ˈbleɪtʃɪŋ/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does bleaching mean?

noun, verb

The act or process of making something white or colorless, or the state of being white or colorless. To remove color or pigment from something, typically using a chemical agent.

Example

"The bleaching of the fabric caused it to become brittle and prone to tearing."

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