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decolorizing

verb

present participle of decolorize
as in bleaching
to make white or whiter by removing color the sample was decolorized before being examined under a microscope

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  1. bleaching
  2. fading
Verb
  • The researchers first treated the cotton with sodium dithionite, a reducing agent, before bleaching it with hydrogen peroxide under alkaline conditions.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Discoloration to Your Driveway Commercial weed killers can stain driveways by leaving behind white chalky residues, bleaching the stone, or damaging protective surface sealers.
    — SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026
Definition of bleaching
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  • Any leftover spotty shower threat is fading quickly, and the afternoon and evening look dry.
    — Kate Bilo, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The winning nail polishes, topcoats, and press-ons are selected for their ability to resist chips, peeling, and fading through everyday wear.
    — Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of fading
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“Decolorizing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decolorizing. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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