Decolor (Verb)
Meaning
Remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The harsh chemicals in the cleaning solution decolor the vibrant hues of the painting.
- Exposure to direct sunlight can decolor certain types of plastic over time.
- The acid in the rain decolor the bright advertisements on the city streets.
- Over time, the paint will decolor and lose its original appearance.
- The strong detergent decolor the blue jeans and turn them pale blue.
Synonyms
- Discolorise
- Discolourise
- Decolourise
- Decolour
- Decolourize
- Bleach
- Decolorise
- Bleach Out
- Decolorize
- Discolorize