brightener
Americannoun
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a person or thing that brightens.
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a chemical or other agent used to increase brightness, as one added to toothpaste or detergent to intensify the cleansing or bleaching process.
Etymology
Origin of brightener
Example Sentences
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Thank you so much for the day brightener!
From Seattle Times
These days, I'm a laundry product minimalist, relying on just my regular detergent and an oxygen brightener.
From Salon
If I'm working with a durable natural fiber like cotton, linen, or hemp, I'll sometimes prepare a bath of detergent and oxygen bleach, like OxiClean or Meliora's Oxygen Brightener, and soak the garment overnight or even up to 24 hours.
From Salon
A long luxurious soak in a bath of hot water and oxygen brightener followed by a thorough wash is way more effective than a single laundry cycle.
From Salon
“It has a stain remover and an oxy brightener in it, and it does an amazing job of cleaning your clothes.”
From Seattle Times
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