bleaching agent

• Chemisches Mittel, das Farbstoffe entfernt oder Stoffe und Oberflächen aufhellt bzw. desinfiziert, meist durch Oxidation oder Reduktion.

A chemical substance used to remove color, whiten fabrics, or disinfect surfaces by oxidation or reduction.

1. Chemical substance for whiteningB2formal

   A chemical compound used to remove color, whiten fabrics, or disinfect surfaces by oxidation or reduction.

   Bleichmittel

   • Hydrogen peroxide is a common bleaching agent used in hair products.
   • The laundry detergent contains a bleaching agent to remove stains.
   • Industrial bleaching agents are used in paper production.

2. DisinfectantB2formal

   A substance that kills bacteria and other microorganisms, often used for cleaning and sterilization.

   Desinfektionsmittel

   • Chlorine is a powerful bleaching agent used to disinfect swimming pools.
   • The hospital uses a bleaching agent to sterilize surgical equipment.
   • Bleaching agents are effective against many types of germs.