brighteners
Things adding vibrancy
Brighteners are substances added to make things appear brighter or whiter.
Laundry brighteners contain optical agents that absorb ultraviolet light and emit visible blue light, counteracting yellowing in fabrics: This detergent contains optical brighteners.
Tooth-whitening products and cosmetics may also be called brighteners.
In photography and design, brighteners are tools or filters that increase luminosity.
Chemical stain and germ killer
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- stain removersAgents that eliminate discoloration
- softenerAgent that reduces hardness
oxygen bleach · color-safe bleach · fresheners · garment care
Notable moments emphasized
- reflectorsSurfaces that bounce light
- glossShine or annotation
- sheenSoft surface luster
- sparkleEmit flashing light
shimmer · radiance · filters · color correction · backlighting · fill light
Sources of light
- highlightersFluorescent ink pens
- vitamin C serumConcentrated skincare antioxidant
- niacinamideB3 vitamin variant
- kojic acidFungus-derived skin lightener
retinol · glycolic acid · exfoliants · turmeric · licorice extract
Oxidizing disinfectant and bleach
- chlorineHalogen disinfectant element
- oxidizerElectron-accepting reactant
- boraxSodium borate compound
- surfactantSurface tension lowering compound
ammonia · alkali · titanium dioxide · phosphates · stabilizer · catalyst · bleaching agents · chlorine dioxide
Adhesive oral bleaching product
- whitening toothpasteDental cleanser that removes stains
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
- charcoal powderPulverized burned wood
- whitening penTooth-lightening applicator
State of bright spirits
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- optimismTendency to expect good
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
- positivityHopeful mental orientation
joy · enthusiasm · liveliness · spirits · energy · cheer · delight · inspiration
bleach
Chemical stain and germ killer
- detergentChemical cleaning agent
- peroxideOxygen compound, disinfectant
- stain removersAgents that eliminate discoloration
softener · oxygen bleach · color-safe bleach · fresheners · garment care
highlights
Notable moments emphasized
- reflectorsSurfaces that bounce light
- glossShine or annotation
- sheenSoft surface luster
sparkle · shimmer · radiance · filters · color correction · backlighting · fill light
illuminators
Sources of light
- highlightersFluorescent ink pens
- vitamin C serumConcentrated skincare antioxidant
- niacinamideB3 vitamin variant
kojic acid · retinol · glycolic acid · exfoliants · turmeric · licorice extract
hydrogen peroxide
Oxidizing disinfectant and bleach
surfactant · ammonia · alkali · titanium dioxide · phosphates · stabilizer · catalyst · bleaching agents · chlorine dioxide · zinc oxide
whitening strips
Adhesive oral bleaching product
- whitening toothpasteDental cleanser that removes stains
- baking sodaSodium bicarbonate powder
- charcoal powderPulverized burned wood
cheerfulness
State of bright spirits
- upliftRaise emotionally or physically
- optimismTendency to expect good
- encouragementSupport spurring continued effort
positivity · joy · enthusiasm · liveliness · spirits · energy · cheer · delight · inspiration · motivation
- Laundry Additivesbleach, fabric softener, borax, washing soda, bluing
- detergent ingredientssurfactants, enzymes, builders, bleach, fragrances
- Electroplatingelectrodeposition, electroplating, chrome plating, nickel plating, gold plating
- Metal Chemicalsetchant, flux, pickle, activator, phosphate
- papermakingpulp mills, pulp, paper mill, cellulose, wood pulp
brightenersdimmers
Brightness-reducing switches
shadowers · faders · tarnishers · muters · oxidizers
brightenersdampeners
Things that lessen force
downers · depressants · buzzkills · wet blankets · dampers
- brightened upBecame more cheerful
- optical brightenerChemical that enhances perceived whiteness