CEFR B1

bleach

noun

Meaning

A strong chemical substance used to whiten fabrics or disinfect surfaces by removing color.

Examples

Always wear gloves when handling bleach to protect your skin from irritation.
The sun began to bleach the vibrant colors of the patio furniture until they looked faded and dull.

Synonyms: whiten, disinfect, sanitize, decolorize

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bleach (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /bliːtʃ/

Definition

A strong chemical substance used to whiten fabrics or disinfect surfaces by removing color.

Examples

Always wear gloves when handling bleach to protect your skin from irritation.
The sun began to bleach the vibrant colors of the patio furniture until they looked faded and dull.
He accidentally spilled bleach on his dark jeans, leaving a permanent orange spot.

How to Use bleach

bleach something out (phrasal verb): to remove a color or stain completely — "The sun managed to bleach the color out of the old curtains."
bleach with (prepositional phrase): to use a specific substance to perform the whitening — "They bleach the cotton with chlorine to achieve a pure white finish."

Synonyms of bleach

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