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bleaching
[ blee-ching ]
noun
- the application of bleach or another chemical agent to something in order to whiten, lighten, clean, or disinfect:
Bleaching is not recommended for this fabric.
She gives her kitchen countertops a weekly bleaching.
- the process of becoming whiter or lighter in color, such as by prolonged exposure to sunlight, the application of chemicals, or other means:
The bleaching of animal bones in the desert is a well-known phenomenon.
- a loss of color in coral that indicates declining health: caused by a loss of the algae that normally live symbiotically in the coral's tissues.
- Photography. the conversion of the silver image of a negative or print to a silver halide, either to remove the image or to change its tone.
亚洲网紅露点 History and Origins
Origin of bleaching1
Example Sentences
Using underwater footage, it will explore the major threats to our oceans, from destructive fishing techniques to mass coral reef bleaching.
I noticed that many bleaching creams, with labels saying they were for babies, contained regulated substances.
The textile conservator believed the stitching was polyester so unaffected by the bleaching.
On its shores and in its seas, it feels like Barbados is under siege - dealing with issues from coral bleaching to coastal erosion.
鈥淲hile we were there, we witnessed the very first stages of a bleaching event,鈥 Dempsey said, referring to when coral becomes dead and white due to stress.
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