Whitening

/ˈhwaɪtənɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of making something white or less colored.

The whitening of the fabric was achieved through several washes with bleach.

A cosmetic procedure that lightens the color of the teeth.

She recently underwent a whitening treatment to enhance her smile before the wedding.

The action or process of removing stains or discoloration.

The whitening of the walls was necessary after years of smoke exposure.

verb

To make or become white or whiter.

The laundry detergent claims to whiten whites and brighten colors.

To undergo a bleaching process, particularly in regard to teeth.

He decided to whiten his teeth before the big interview.

Derived from the verb 'whiten', which comes from the Old English 'hwita' meaning 'white'.

whitening strips

Thin plastic strips coated with a whitening gel for teeth whitening.

skin whitening

Cosmetic procedures or products used to lighten skin pigmentation.

whitening toothpaste

Toothpaste formulated to help remove stains and whiten teeth.

whiten

To make or become white or whiter.

whiteness

The quality or state of being white.

bleach

To remove color from something by using a chemical agent.

Whitening as a trend in beauty culture.

Many influencers promote whitening products as a way to achieve beauty standards.

Referring to skin lightening in cosmetic discussions.

He said he was into whitening, but I prefer embracing natural skin tones.