decolorant

[ dee-kuhl-er-uh nt ]

/ diˈkʌl ər ənt /

adjective

having the property of removing color; bleaching.

noun

a decolorant substance or agent.

Nearby words

decollete,
decolonialize,
decolonization,
decolonize,
decolor,
decolorize,
decolour,
decommission,
decommit,
decompensate

Also especially British, de·col·our·ant.

Origin of decolorant

First recorded in 1860–65; decolor + -ant

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Examples from the Web for decolorant

When the dye has sunk in, the decolorant can be easily applied with a paint-brush.
The Decoration of Leather|Georges de Rcy

British Dictionary definitions for decolorant

decolorant

/ (diːˈkʌlərənt) /

adjective

able to decolour or bleach

noun

a substance that decolours

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