Pronunciation: /bliːtʃ/

Definitions of bleach

noun a chemical used for whitening or sterilizing

Example Sentences

A1 I use bleach to clean my white clothes.

A2 She spilled bleach on her jeans and now they have white spots.

B1 The bleach in the laundry room is running low.

B2 The bleach solution is strong enough to remove tough stains.

C1 The industrial bleach used in hospitals is highly concentrated.

C2 The chemical composition of bleach can vary depending on its intended use.

verb to whiten or sterilize with bleach

Example Sentences

A1 I bleach my white clothes to make them brighter.

A2 She bleaches her hair blonde every few months.

B1 The cleaning lady bleached the bathroom tiles to remove the stains.

B2 It is not recommended to bleach colored fabrics as it may cause damage.

C1 Professional cleaners often use industrial strength bleach to sanitize surfaces.

C2 The artist bleached the canvas before starting the painting to create a smooth base.

Examples of bleach in a Sentence

formal The bleach is used to disinfect surfaces in hospitals.

informal I spilled bleach on my favorite shirt and now it's ruined.

slang I need to bleach my roots before they start showing.

figurative Her harsh words seemed to bleach the joy right out of the room.

Grammatical Forms of bleach

past tense

bleached

plural

bleaches

comparative

more bleach

superlative

most bleach

present tense

bleaches

future tense

will bleach

perfect tense

have bleached

continuous tense

is bleaching

singular

bleach

positive degree

bleach

infinitive

to bleach

gerund

bleaching

participle

bleaching

Origin and Evolution of bleach

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'bleach' originated from the Old English word 'blaecan' which means 'to make white or pale'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bleach' has come to be associated with the process of removing color or stains from fabric or surfaces using chemicals or sunlight.