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    bleach
    /bliːtʃ/

    verb

    • 1. cause (a material such as cloth, paper, or hair) to become white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight: "a new formula to bleach and brighten clothing" Similar make/turn whitewhitenmake/turn palemake/turn pallid
    • 2. clean or sterilize (a drain, sink, etc.) with bleach.

    noun

    • 1. a chemical (typically a solution of sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide) used to make materials whiter or for sterilizing drains, sinks, etc.: "how can I get all those stains out of my wash without bleach?"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBLEACH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Bleach is a noun or verb that means a strong chemical used for cleaning or making things lighter in color. Learn how to use bleach in sentences and see translations in different languages.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bleachBleach Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the word bleach as a verb and a noun. Bleach can mean to remove color or stains, to make whiter or lighter, or to grow white or lose color.

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › BleachBleach - Wikipedia

    Bleach is the generic name for any chemical product that is used industrially or domestically to remove colour (whitening) from fabric or fiber (in a process called bleaching) or to disinfect after cleaning. It often refers specifically to a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite, also called "liquid bleach".

  5. www.dictionary.com › browse › bleachBLEACH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Bleach definition: to make whiter or lighter in color, such as by exposure to sunlight or a chemical agent; remove the color from. See examples of BLEACH used in a sentence.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBLEACH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of bleach as a noun and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say bleach in different languages and compare it with related words and phrases.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBLEACH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of bleach as a verb and a noun, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the synonyms, pronunciation, and word origin of bleach, and explore related words and phrases.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishBLEACH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

    Bleach is a noun or a verb that means a strong chemical used for cleaning things or removing colour from things. Learn how to use bleach in sentences and see translations in different languages.