overbleach

/ɒvərˈbleɪtʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to whiten or bleach something excessively

“The fabric was overbleached and became brittle to the touch.”

2. noun

an excessive application of bleach

“The overbleach caused by the cleaning product ruined the shirt’s color.”

Synonyms

  • excessively bleach
  • overwhiten

Antonyms

  • unbleach
  • underbleach