Bleach

Pronunciation: /ˈbliːtʃ/

Bleach (verb)

  1. to make something lighter or white by using chemicals or sunlight.
  2. to take away color from something, often making it white or pale.

Examples

  • She bleached the sheets to make them look new.
  • They bleach the towels to keep them bright.

Common collocations: bleach clothes, bleach hair, bleach stains, bleach paper, chlorine bleach

Bleach (noun)

  1. a chemical used to make things white or remove stains.

Examples

  • Use bleach to disinfect the surfaces.
  • Bleach can be harmful if not used properly.

Synonyms of Bleach

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Bleach

  • when discussing cleaning or color removal