whitener
noun
whit·en·er
ˈ(h)wīt-nər,
ˈ(h)wī-tᵊn-ər
: one that whitens
specifically
: an agent (such as a bleach) used to impart whiteness to something
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Someone else suffers at the hands (dental trays?) of poison made to look like teeth whitener.
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Cotton socks will withstand hotter water and stronger whiteners than nylon socks or blends.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Ahead, find the nail whiteners celebrity manicurists and dermatologists recommend for correcting discoloration and giving your nails a fresh, healthy look.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
This whitener will provide a professional-level teeth whitening treatment at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
Cotton socks will withstand hotter water and stronger whiteners than nylon socks or blends.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Jan. 2026
Ahead, find the nail whiteners celebrity manicurists and dermatologists recommend for correcting discoloration and giving your nails a fresh, healthy look.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 27 Jan. 2025
This whitener will provide a professional-level teeth whitening treatment at home.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Whitener.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whitener. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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