noun
bleaching
BLEET-shihng
noun
1
The process of whitening something, typically fabric, paper, or hair, using chemicals.
"Bleaching removes tough stains but can weaken fibres over time."
2
In coral reefs, the loss of colour that happens when stressed coral expels the algae living in it.
"Rising sea temperatures are causing widespread coral bleaching."
How to Use Bleaching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act or process of whitening something, or (for coral) losing its colour due to environmental stress.
Common pairings
coral bleaching
hair bleaching
teeth bleaching
Word Forms
bleachings plural
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_____ removes tough stains but can weaken fibres over time.