Definition of "bleach"
- adjective
Pale; bleak.
- verb
To treat with bleach, especially so as to whiten (fabric, paper, etc) or lighten (hair).
To lose color due to stress-induced expulsion of symbiotic unicellular algae.
- noun
A chemical, such as sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide, or a preparation of such a chemical, used for disinfecting or whitening.
A variety of bleach.
An act of bleaching; exposure to the sun.
A disease of the skin.
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