n. Any substance used to whiten something; a bleach.
n. A person employed to whiten or bleach.
n. A powder added to tea or coffee in place of milk. A "non-dairy creamer".
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. One who, or that which, whitens; a bleaching agent; a bleach; a bleacher; a blancher; a whitewasher.
n. A chemical used as an adjunct to laundering white cloth, which makes white cloth appear whiter. A bluing agent.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who or that which bleaches, or makes white; especially, some chemical or other agent used for bleaching or cleaning very perfectly.
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n. an agent that makes things white or colorless
Word Usage
""It is a matter of concern that a lot of minors are getting addicted to whitener, which is a stationery product easily available in the market," said Deputy Commissioner of Police (Anti-Narcotics Cell)"