Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decolor
verb
/ˌdiːˈkʌlər/
Definition
To remove color from something.
Examples
- After washing the fabric several times, it began to decolor and lose its vibrant hue.
- The artist decided to decolor the background to make the main subject stand out more.
- Some hair treatments are designed to decolor before applying a new dye.
Meaning
Decolor refers to the process of stripping away color or dye from an object or material, making it colorless or lighter in hue.
Synonyms
- bleach
- whiten
- fade
- lighten
