1. the process of making something white or lighter in color by removing color or stains

1. present participle of bleach; making something white or lighter by removing color

Examples

• The bleaching of the fabric removed all the stains.
• She is bleaching her hair to make it blonde.
• The sun’s bleaching effect faded the curtains over time.
• Bleaching agents are commonly used in laundry detergents.
• The dentist recommended bleaching to whiten her teeth.
• Coral bleaching occurs when water temperatures rise too high.
• The bleaching process took several hours to complete.