whitener
noun
whit·en·er
ˈ(h)wīt-nər,
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn-ər
Examples of whitener in a Sentence
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Unlike other powdered laundry detergents, this whitener stain remover contains natural ingredients that won't cause any harm while still providing excellent whitening and cleaning benefits.
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Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
Teeth whitening kit and pen Now’s a great time to try out a new teeth whitener, because this kit and whitening pen from Colgate are both on sale.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 23 Oct. 2023
Using too much laundry detergent, liquid fabric softener, or other in-wash products like scent beads or even whiteners such as oxygen bleach can lead to product buildup that lends a dingy appearance to white clothing.
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—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Lemon Juice Lemon juice is a natural laundry whitener and freshener.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
For white clothing, using OxiClean white revive whitener + stain remover on your clothes before putting them in the laundry machine can also help fade stains.
—Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
Here are the best teeth whiteners, according to our test.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 22 June 2023
Carbamide peroxide | Duration Per Use: 30 minutes Things to Consider When Buying Teeth Whitening Products Type There are a few types of at-home teeth whiteners.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
Usage Aside from cost savings, one of the main draws of at-home teeth whiteners is convenience.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Apr. 2023
Teeth whitening kit and pen Now’s a great time to try out a new teeth whitener, because this kit and whitening pen from Colgate are both on sale.
—Buy Side Staff, wsj.com, 23 Oct. 2023
Using too much laundry detergent, liquid fabric softener, or other in-wash products like scent beads or even whiteners such as oxygen bleach can lead to product buildup that lends a dingy appearance to white clothing.
6.
—Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
Lemon Juice Lemon juice is a natural laundry whitener and freshener.
—Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
For white clothing, using OxiClean white revive whitener + stain remover on your clothes before putting them in the laundry machine can also help fade stains.
—Joseph Cheatham, Men's Health, 14 July 2023
Here are the best teeth whiteners, according to our test.
—Jaylyn Pruitt, Health, 22 June 2023
Carbamide peroxide | Duration Per Use: 30 minutes Things to Consider When Buying Teeth Whitening Products Type There are a few types of at-home teeth whiteners.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
Usage Aside from cost savings, one of the main draws of at-home teeth whiteners is convenience.
—Theresa Holland, Peoplemag, 23 Mar. 2023
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First Known Use
1540, in the meaning defined above
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