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BLEACHING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Bleaching.

Bleaching - as a noun

The whiteness that results from removing the color from something

Example: "A complete bleach usually requires several applications"

The act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent)

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
lighteningwhitening
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bleaching - as a verb

Cause to become white or lighter in color

Example: "The sun bleached the red shirt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bleach outdecolordecolorisedecolorizedecolourdecolourisedecolourizediscolorisediscolorizediscolourise

Make whiter or lighter

Example: "Bleach the laundry"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
whitewhiten
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The bleaching of coral reefs is a major concern for marine biologists."
"She used a bleaching agent to remove the stains from her shirt."
"The bleaching process made the fabric of the curtains look bright and clean."
"Excessive bleaching can weaken the structure of the hair."
"The bleaching of paper pulp is necessary for producing white paper."
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Word Game Points

Is BLEACHING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bleaching is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BLEACHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is BLEACHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bleaching is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BLEACHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 21.

Is BLEACHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bleaching is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BLEACHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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