bluing

1 of 2

noun

blu·​ing ˈblü-iŋ 

variants or blueing

: a preparation used in laundering to counteract yellowing of white fabrics

bluing

2 of 2

present participle of blue entry 3

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1652, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for bluing

• accruing
• canoeing
• construing
• eschewing
• previewing
• pursuing
• renewing
• reviewing
• shampooing
• subduing
• tattooing
• undoing

Kids Definition

bluing

noun

blu·​ing

variants or blueing

ˈblü-iŋ 

: a mixture used in laundering to prevent yellowing of white fabrics