eburnated

/ɪˈbɜːnˌeɪtɪd/

Definitions

1. verb

to make white or turn white, especially by applying a chemical or heat

“The archaeologist carefully eburnated the fossil to reveal the hidden skeleton.”

2. adjective

relating to or undergoing eburnation

“The eburnated bones were used to study the effects of heat on fossilized remains.”

Synonyms

  • bleached
  • whitened

Antonyms

  • blackened
  • darkened