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BLEACHING

\blˈiːt͡ʃɪŋ], \blˈiːt‍ʃɪŋ], \b_l_ˈiː_tʃ_ɪ_ŋ]\

Definitions of BLEACHING

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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The act or art of whitening, especially cloth, by means of decolourizing agents. Bleaching liquid, a solution of bleaching powder, or chloride of lime.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

The art of making anything white, especially cloth.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

Dealbation-b. Liquid, Eau de javelle.

1846 - Medical lexicon: a dictionary of medical science
By Robley Dunglison

n. Act or art of whitening, especially of whitening fabrics by chemical agents, &c.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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