Definitions

1. verb

to remove color from something, especially a photograph or a painting

“The artist used a chemical process to decolorize the watercolor painting.”

2. noun

the process of removing color from something, especially a photograph or a painting

“Decolorization is a common technique used in photo editing software.”

3. verb

to cause something to lose its original or intended color

“The environmental factors contributed to the decolorization of the lake’s water.”