blanco

1 of 2

transitive verb

blan·​co

ˈblaŋ(ˌ)kō

-ed/-ing/-es

: to whiten with Blanco whitening

Blanco

2 of 2

noun

"

: a substance formerly used to whiten belts or other equipment especially in the British army

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Blanco

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