Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bluing
noun
/ˈbluːɪŋ/
Definition
The process of adding a blue color to fabric or other materials.
Examples
- She added bluing to the wash to keep her whites looking bright.
- The artist used bluing to create subtle shades of blue in her painting.
- Many laundries provide bluing as part of their service to customers.
Meaning
Bluing refers to a technique used in laundry to enhance the whiteness of fabrics by making them appear slightly blue, thus disguising yellowing or dullness.
Synonyms
- whitening agent
- brightening agent
- laundry bluing
