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Bluing (Noun)

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

Nouns denoting substances.

The old-fashioned laundry detergent contained a type of bluing that helped to brighten and whiten clothes.
To achieve the desired shade of blonde, the hairstylist applied a special bluing to the client's hair.
The instructions on the bottle of laundry additive recommended using a small amount of bluing to prevent yellowing of white fabrics.
In the past, people used to add a dash of bluing to their wash to give their whites a brighter, more radiant appearance.
The hairstylist carefully applied a bluing rinse to the model's hair to achieve a cool, ashy blonde color.

A process that makes something blue (or bluish).

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The new dyeing technique involves a complex bluing process that requires precise temperature control to achieve the desired shade.
Scientists have discovered that the bluing of the ocean's waters in this region is caused by the high concentration of microorganisms.
The artist's use of bluing effects in her painting creates a sense of depth and atmosphere that draws the viewer in.
The denim manufacturer's proprietary bluing process gives their jeans a unique faded look that's been popular for decades.
Researchers have been studying the bluing of cheese as it ages to better understand the underlying biochemical processes.