bleached (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 bleached

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 bleached

Words with a similar meaning to bleached:

• whiten
• disinfect
• sanitize
• decolorize

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary