bleached

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch Chemikalien oder Sonnenlicht heller oder weißer gemacht wurde; auch im übertragenen Sinne für farblos oder kraftlos wirkende Dinge.

Describes something that has been made whiter or lighter in color through the use of chemicals or sunlight.

1. Whitened or lightenedB1formal

   Made white or lighter in color by using a chemical agent or exposure to sunlight.

   Gebleicht

   • She wore bleached jeans that were very fashionable.
   • The sun had bleached the wooden fence to a pale gray.
   • Bleached hair requires regular maintenance to stay healthy.

   Synonymeblanchedfadedpalewhitened

   Antonymeblackenedcoloreddarkeneddyedstained

2. Discolored or fadedB1formal

   Having lost original color due to chemical treatment or environmental factors.

   Gebleicht

   • The bleached coral reefs are a sign of environmental damage.
   • Old photographs often appear bleached over time.
   • The bleached bones lay scattered on the desert sand.

   Synonymeblanchedfadedpalewhitened

   Antonymedeeprichvivid

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas zu entfärben oder aufzuhellen, meist mit chemischen Mitteln oder durch Sonneneinwirkung.

A verb used to indicate the act of making something white or lighter in color, typically by using a chemical agent or exposure to sunlight.

1. B1formal

   To remove color from something, typically using a chemical agent.

   Entfärben

   • The sun bleached the fabric over time.
   • She bleached her hair to a lighter shade.
   • The cleaner bleached the stains out of the white shirt.

   Synonymeblanchdecolorizefadelightenwhiten

   Antonymecolordyepaintstaintint

2. Whiten or lightenB1formal

   To make something whiter or lighter in color, often for cleaning or cosmetic purposes.

   Bleichen

   • He bleached the kitchen countertops to remove the discoloration.
   • The laundry detergent is designed to bleach whites.
   • They bleached the wood to give it a lighter finish.

   Synonymeblanchdecolorizeetiolatefadelightenpalewhiten

   Antonymeblackendarkendyestain

Phrasal-Variantenbleach out