Definition, synonyms and related words
The process of removing stains or of whitening fabrics, especially by the use of chemical agents.
"After accidentally spilling red wine on her white dress, she rushed to the dry cleaner hoping their special bleaching service could remove the stain before it set permanently."
present participle of bleach
"The bright white shirt she wore was clearly the result of over-enthusiastic bleaching that ruined the fabric's texture."