[bliːtʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- cause (a material such as cloth, paper, or hair) to become white or much lighter by a chemical process or by exposure to sunlight
(e.g: a new formula to bleach and brighten clothing)

- clean or sterilize (a drain, sink, etc.) with bleach


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Origin:
Old English blǣcan (verb), blǣce (noun), from blǣc ‘pale’, of Germanic origin; related to bleak

[bliːtʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a chemical (typically a solution of sodium hypochlorite or hydrogen peroxide) used to make materials whiter or for sterilizing drains, sinks, etc.
(e.g: how can I get all those stains out of my wash without bleach?)


Phrases:

Origin:
Old English blǣcan (verb), blǣce (noun), from blǣc ‘pale’, of Germanic origin; related to bleak