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    bleach
    /bliːtʃ/

    verb

    • 1. cause (a material such as cloth, paper, or hair) to become white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight: "a new formula to bleach and brighten clothing" Similar make/turn whitewhitenmake/turn palemake/turn pallid
    • 2. clean or sterilize (a drain, sink, etc.) with bleach.

    noun

    • 1. a chemical (typically a solution of sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide) used to make materials whiter or for sterilizing drains, sinks, etc.: "how can I get all those stains out of my wash without bleach?"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLEACH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Bleach can be a noun or a verb that means a strong chemical used for cleaning or removing colour, or the effect of light or heat on something. Learn how to use bleach in different contexts and languages with Cambridge Dictionary.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BleachBleach - Wikipedia

    Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove color from (i.e. to whiten) fabric or fiber (in a process called bleaching) or to disinfect after cleaning. It often refers specifically to a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite, also called "liquid bleach".

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  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bleachBleach Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word bleach as a verb and a noun. Bleach can mean to remove color or stains, to make whiter or lighter, or to grow white or lose color.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › bleachBLEACH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of bleach as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say bleach in different languages and compare it with related words and phrases.

  7. www.thefreedictionary.com › bleachBleach - definition of bleach by The Free Dictionary

    Bleach is a verb that means to make or become white or colorless, or a noun that refers to a chemical agent or the act of bleaching. Learn how to use bleach in different contexts, such as laundry, hair, or coral, with synonyms and translations.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLEACH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    4 meanings: 1. to make or become white or colourless, as by exposure to sunlight, by the action of chemical agents, etc 2. a.... Click for more definitions.

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  10. www.dictionary.com › browse › bleachBLEACH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com

    Bleach definition: to make whiter or lighter in color, such as by exposure to sunlight or a chemical agent; remove the color from. See examples of BLEACH used in a sentence.

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