whitening

[ hwahyt-n-ing, wahyt- ]

noun

Origin of whitening

First recorded in 1595–1605; whiten + -ing¹

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You might think a toothbrush or a whitening kit may be boring, but they’re incredibly functional.
Give the gift of a brighter smile with these water flossers, electric toothbrushes, and whitening kits on sale | Stack Commerce | October 26, 2021 | Popular-Science
It was during the construction of the Argentine nation that this whitening became law and policy.
The history behind the removal of Argentina’s version of ‘Aunt Jemima’ | Erika Edwards | June 24, 2021 | Washington Post
A comprehensive skin-care routine, whitening eye drops, lip balm, concealer, and a bronzing gel.
Makeup for Men Is on the Rise—and No Longer a Taboo | Alessandra Codinha | May 14, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
Do you turn on the TV and see ads for whitening toothpaste and fluffy toilet paper, and think, everything here is so trivial here?
Life After Captivity: Shoshana Johnson Marches On | Abigail Pesta | December 21, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
The fumes of the sulphur have the effect of destroying the color, or whitening the straw.
The Ladies' Book of Etiquette, and Manual of Politeness | Florence Hartley

The humor kindled in the little man's brown eyes, and his fingers played with his whitening red beard.
A Hoosier Chronicle | Meredith Nicholson
On the cluster of violets at her bosom powder had fallen, whitening them; in her high-dressed hair were pearls.
The Rake's Progress | Marjorie Bowen
He hurried up the hillside that was rapidly whitening with snow and saw the vein.
Space Prison | Tom Godwin
Mercer listened with whitening face while Anina told him all this as best she could.
The Fire People | Ray Cummings

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