decolorant

[ dee-kuhl-er-uhnt ]

adjective

1. having the property of removing color; bleaching.

noun

1. a decolorant substance or agent.

decolorant

/ diːˈkʌlərənt /

adjective

1. able to decolour or bleach

noun

1. a substance that decolours

Word History and Origins

Origin of decolorant¹

First recorded in 1860–65; decolor + -ant

Example Sentences

When the dye has sunk in, the decolorant can be easily applied with a paint-brush.

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