Decolourise (Verb)
Meaning
Remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The harsh detergent was able to decolourise even the most vibrant of dyes.
- The artist used a special chemical to decolourise the background of her painting to create a more realistic effect.
- Prolonged exposure to direct sunlight will decolourise the upholstery over time.
- She accidentally added a decolourising agent to her dye, ruining the entire batch of fabric.
- The laundry detergent was specifically designed to gently decolourise tough stains without damaging the clothing.
Synonyms
- Discolorise
- Decolor
- Discolourise
- Decolour
- Decolourize
- Bleach
- Decolorise
- Bleach Out
- Decolorize
- Discolorize