bleachy
Smelling of disinfectant
Bleachy describes something that smells, tastes, or looks like bleach—the harsh chemical disinfectant.
Pool water often tastes bleachy.
A surface wiped down with too much cleaner smells bleachy.
The word can also describe hair or fabric that's been over-lightened: Her hair had that bleachy, straw-like texture.
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
- overpoweringToo intense to withstand
strong · harsh · biting · noxious · fumes · vapors · chlorinated · antiseptic
Halogen disinfectant element
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
- disinfectantAgent destroying surface pathogens
sanitizer · cleanser · solvent · reagent · alkaline · caustic soda · hydroxide · astringent
Chemically burning; bitterly mocking
- corrosiveDestroys by chemical action
- burningCombustion in progress
- stingingCausing sharp pain
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
abrasive · damaging · drying · stripping · reactive · aggressive · concentrated · undiluted
Cleansed of contaminants
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
- scrubbedCleaned thoroughly or canceled
immaculate · hygienic · decontaminated · purified · germ-free · pristine · clinical · laundered
Lost original color
- blanchedMade white by heat
- lightenedMade less heavy
- paleLacking color intensity
- washed-outLacking original vibrancy
pallid · discolored · streaky · stripped · colorless · whitened · blonde · highlighted
Substance with defined composition
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
off-putting · tainted · contaminated · municipal · treated · fluoridated
pungent
Sharply strong-smelling
- acridUnpleasantly sharp-smelling
- sharpFine-edged, or astute
- chemicalSubstance with defined composition
overpowering · strong · harsh · biting · noxious · fumes · vapors · chlorinated · antiseptic · medicinal
chlorine
Halogen disinfectant element
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- ammoniaAcrid nitrogen-hydrogen gas
disinfectant · sanitizer · cleanser · solvent · reagent · alkaline · caustic soda · hydroxide · astringent
caustic
Chemically burning; bitterly mocking
irritating · abrasive · damaging · drying · stripping · reactive · aggressive · concentrated · undiluted · raw
sanitized
Cleansed of contaminants
- disinfectedFreed from harmful microorganisms
- sterileFree from microorganisms
- spotlessCompletely free of marks
scrubbed · immaculate · hygienic · decontaminated · purified · germ-free · pristine · clinical · laundered · whitewashed
faded
Lost original color
washed-out · pallid · discolored · streaky · stripped · colorless · whitened · blonde · highlighted · platinum
chemical
Substance with defined composition
- bitterSharp, unpleasant taste
- chlorinatedTreated with purifying halogen
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
unpleasant · off-putting · tainted · contaminated · municipal · treated · fluoridated
- bleached hairChemically lightened locks
- bleach blondeChemically whitened hair color
- bleached blondeChemically lightened hair shade
- hair bleachPigment-stripping hair product
- bleacher seatsUncovered stadium benches
- household bleach
bleach, bleached, bleaching, bleachers, bleacher, unbleached, bleachable, overbleach, overbleached