Decolorize (Verb)
Meaning
Remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The harsh chemicals used in the fabric processing decolorized the vibrant colors of the custom-made dress.
- Exposure to direct sunlight had decolorized the once-bright paint on the exterior walls of the old building.
- The strong detergent managed to decolorize the stained carpet, but it still had an unpleasant odor.
- The aging process will naturally decolorize the leather shoes over time, revealing a more subtle tone.
- Years of use and exposure had decolorized the colored logo on the vintage notebook cover.
Synonyms
- Discolorise
- Decolor
- Discolourise
- Decolourise
- Decolour
- Decolourize
- Bleach
- Decolorise
- Bleach Out
- Discolorize