Synonyms for bleaching
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The process of removing stains or of whitening fabrics, especially by the use of chemical agents.
Related words
- Phrases
- bleaching agent bleaching powder
Forms
- Plural
- bleachings → whitenings, blanchings, etiolations…
Example sentences
- whitening Skin whitening products are popular in Asia.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| bleaching | falling | |
| whitening | rising | |
| blanching | steady | |
| etiolation | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 9 letters
- whitening3, blanching
- 10 letters
- etiolation
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (whitening3 = 3 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- blanchiment