Bleaching

Pronunciation: /ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/

Definitions of bleaching

noun the act or process of making something white or lighter in color, typically by using chemicals or sunlight

Example Sentences

A1 Bleaching can make your teeth whiter.

A2 I use bleaching powder to clean my white clothes.

B1 The bleaching of coral reefs is a major environmental concern.

B2 Professional bleaching treatments are available at most dental clinics.

C1 The bleaching process is often used in the textile industry to achieve desired colors.

C2 The bleaching of hair can cause damage if not done properly by a trained professional.

Examples of bleaching in a Sentence

formal The process of bleaching is commonly used in the textile industry to remove color from fabrics.

informal I heard that bleaching your hair at home can be risky if not done properly.

slang My mom is always bleaching the counters to keep them sparkling clean.

figurative The intense sunlight was like bleaching the memories of the old house, fading them into obscurity.

Grammatical Forms of bleaching

• past tense: bleached
• plural: bleachings
• comparative: more bleached
• superlative: most bleached
• present tense: bleaches
• future tense: will bleach
• perfect tense: have bleached
• continuous tense: is bleaching
• singular: bleaching
• positive degree: bleach
• infinitive: to bleach
• gerund: bleaching
• participle: bleached

Origin and Evolution of bleaching

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'bleaching' originated from the Old English word 'blæcan' which means 'to make white or pale'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'bleaching' has evolved to not only refer to the process of making something white or pale but also to the process of removing color or stains from a material using chemicals or sunlight.