colourless

/ ˈkʌləlɪs /

adjective

1. without colour

2. lacking in interest

   a colourless individual

3. grey or pallid in tone or hue

4. without prejudice; neutral

Other Word Forms

• colourlessly adverb
• colourlessness noun

Example Sentences

Benzene is a colourless or light-yellow liquid with a sweet smell that can evaporate very quickly.

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The colourless and odourless substance is often used in bootleg alcohol, and medical experts suggest say drinking as little as 25ml of it can be fatal.

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Methanol - which is commonly found in industrial and household products such as paint thinners - is a colourless chemical substance sometimes used in bootleg alcohol.

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Theirs were the first deaths suspected to be caused by methanol, a toxic, flavourless and colourless substance commonly added to bootleg alcohol.

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"Methanol is like the alcohol in our drinks – colourless and odourless – but its impact on humans can be deadly," he explained.

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