noun
bleaching
BLEET-shihng
Bleaching (noun) means the process of whitening something, typically fabric, paper, or hair, using chemicals. Example: “Bleaching removes tough stains but can weaken fibres over time.”
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.
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coral bleaching
hair bleaching
teeth bleaching
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- bleachings
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What does “bleaching” mean?
The word “bleaching” means the process of whitening something, typically fabric, paper, or hair, using chemicals. In plain terms, the act or process of whitening something, or (for coral) losing its colour due to environmental stress.
How do you pronounce “bleaching”?
“Bleaching” is pronounced BLEET-shihng (/ˈbliːt͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bleaching” in a sentence?
Here is “bleaching” used in a sentence: “Bleaching removes tough stains but can weaken fibres over time.”
What part of speech is “bleaching”?
“Bleaching” is a noun.
How many meanings does “bleaching” have?
“Bleaching” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the process of whitening something, typically fabric, paper, or hair, using chemicals.
