dealbation

/dɪˈleɪbəˌeɪʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

The act of whitening or whitening of something, especially bones or teeth.

“The process of dealbation involved soaking the ancient skeletons in a solution to restore their color.”

Synonyms

  • bleaching
  • whitening

Antonyms

  • darkening
  • tanning