unbleached

adjective

un·​bleached ˌən-ˈblēcht How to pronounce unbleached (audio)
: not made whiter or lighter by a bleaching process : not bleached
unbleached flour
unbleached cloth
unbleached paper

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The unbleached fibers give fabrics a yellow natural look. Neela by Sapphire Fiber’s partnership with materials science company Recover promotes circularity and traceability. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 21 Aug. 2025 The graham crackers are made with both unbleached enriched flour and graham flour.. Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 Aug. 2025 This type of toilet paper is also typically chlorine-free, unbleached, and chemical-free, minimizing harm to septic bacteria and reducing chemical exposure. Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2025 The result is this versatile carpet with lots of texture and a unique checkerboard print created by the contrasting bleached and unbleached jute fibers. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 13 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unbleached

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1532, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unbleached was circa 1532

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“Unbleached.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unbleached. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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