bleachings
Lightening with chemicals
Bleachings are instances or processes of whitening or removing color.
The word appears in contexts where multiple bleaching events or types are distinguished: repeated bleachings damaged the fabric, coral bleachings have increased with rising ocean temperatures.
Industrial contexts may refer to different bleachings for paper, textiles, or food products.
Radiance from our star
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- decolorizationRemoval of pigment
- tarnishingOxidizing and losing shine
paling · lightening · leaching · photodegradation · sun damage · yellowing · streaking · overexposure
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- developerOne who builds things
platinum · blonde · frosting · balayage · ombre · root touch-up · color correction · brassiness
Making something lighter
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- prewashInitial cleaning cycle
- boraxSodium borate compound
- sudsSoapy froth
rinse · scrub · soak · wash · hydrogen peroxide · brightening · fabric care · stain removal
Complete elimination of microbes
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
- decontaminationRemoving dangerous substances
germicide · antiseptic · bactericidal · fungicidal · asepsis · sterile · infection control · chlorination
sunlight
Radiance from our star
- weatheringAtmospheric breakdown of materials
- discolorationAltered surface pigmentation
- decolorizationRemoval of pigment
tarnishing · paling · lightening · leaching · photodegradation · sun damage · yellowing · streaking · overexposure · oxidation
hair lightening
- highlightsNotable moments emphasized
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
developer · platinum · blonde · frosting · balayage · ombre · root touch-up · color correction · brassiness · salon
whitening
Making something lighter
suds · rinse · scrub · soak · wash · hydrogen peroxide · brightening · fabric care · stain removal · optical brighteners
sterilization
Complete elimination of microbes
- sanitizationCleaning to remove pathogens
- pasteurizationThermal pathogen elimination process
- autoclavePressurized steam sterilization chamber
decontamination · germicide · antiseptic · bactericidal · fungicidal · asepsis · sterile · infection control · chlorination · ozonation
bleachingscolorings
Additives that alter shade
dyeing · stainings · coloring · tinting · saturating
bleachingsblackenings
Acts of making dark
brownings · tanning · oxidizing · weathering · aging
- coral bleachingStress-induced reef discoloration
- bleaching creamSkin-lightening cosmetic product
- sun bleachingLight-caused color loss
- bleaching agentSubstance that removes color
- bleaching powderCalcium-based whitening chemical
- reef bleachingCoral expelling symbiotic algae