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Blueing (Noun)

Used to whiten laundry or hair or give it a bluish tinge.

Nouns denoting substances.

She applied the blueing to the white shirts to remove the dingy appearance.
The hairstylist recommended a small amount of blueing to cancel out the brassy tones in her client's hair.
To keep the antique lace from yellowing, she carefully washed it in cold water with a few drops of blueing.
Her grandmother had always used a solution of blueing to give the white socks a fashionable bluish hue.
In the old days, a pinch of blueing was often added to the wash to make the white linens sparkle.

A process that makes something blue (or bluish).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The ancient technique of blueing fabrics was lost for centuries before being rediscovered in the 20th century.
Blueing is a process that can be used to preserve and colorize historical documents and artifacts.
The textile artist specialized in blueing cotton and linen to create vibrant works of art.
To create a more authentic look, the museum curators applied a gentle blueing process to the aged paper.
Blueing was also used in traditional metalwork to protect the metal and create a durable blue finish.