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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBleaching
/ˈbliː.tʃɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The process of removing color or whiteness from a material, often using chemicals.
"The bleaching of the fabric made it suitable for dyeing." - 2
A technique used in hair treatment to lighten hair color.
"She decided to try bleaching her hair for a new look."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'bleaching' originates from the Old English word 'blēcan', meaning 'to make white'. It evolved through Middle English as 'bleken', reflecting the process of whitening or lightening materials, particularly in textiles and hair. The modern usage has expanded to include various chemical processes used in different industries.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bleaching" is said worldwide
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blanchiment
Transliteration: blahn-shee-mahn
"Le blanchiment du tissu a été un succès."
Bleichen
Transliteration: blai-chen
"Das Bleichen des Stoffes war notwendig."
sbiancamento
Transliteration: sbee-an-kah-men-toh
"Lo sbiancamento dei tessuti è un processo comune."
blanqueo
Transliteration: blan-keh-oh
"El blanqueo de la ropa es esencial."
descoloração
Transliteration: des-koh-lor-ah-sao
"A descoloração do tecido foi bem-sucedida."
सफेदी
Transliteration: safedi
"कपड़ों की सफेदी आवश्यक है।"
漂白
Transliteration: piǎobái
"漂白布料是一个常见的过程。"
표백
Transliteration: pyobak
"직물의 표백은 필수적입니다."
漂白
Transliteration: hyōhaku
"布の漂白は重要です。"
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