Definitions

1. verb

to remove color from, especially by using a chemical substance

“She bleached the old shirt to make it look brighter.”

2. noun

a chemical substance used for whitening or cleaning

“The bleach in the bottle is too strong, use it with caution.”

3. noun

a white or light-colored streak or patch, especially in the hair

“The bleach in her hair made it look uneven.”

4. noun

a substance that contains a strong oxidizing agent and is used for disinfecting and whitening

“The hospital uses bleach to disinfect the surfaces.”