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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Most people owned one or two sets of clothing, mostly made of unbleached and uncolored wool. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 In 2005, Kesselman launched Raw’s line of papers—unique for being both vegan and unbleached—and within a few years the brand caught on with the hip-hop community. Mark Yarm, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026 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, 26 Dec. 2025 For those looking for a more eco-conscious single-use option, unbleached parchment paper is made without chlorine or harsh chemicals, providing the same non-stick and heat-resistant benefits as regular parchment paper. Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 Nov. 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 29 Mar. 2026.

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