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lixívia — meaning in English

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English meaning

bleach noun A chemical used to whiten fabric or disinfect surfaces by removing colour or killing germs.
lye noun A strongly alkaline substance, traditionally made by soaking wood ash in water, used for cleaning or making soap.

Senses

lixívia is used for these senses in English:

bleach (uncountable) A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.

bleach — full definition

noun A chemical used to whiten fabric or disinfect surfaces by removing colour or killing germs.
verb To whiten or lighten something using bleach or sunlight.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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descorante água sanitária alvejante branquear alvejar descolorir oxigenar soda cáustica