Decolourize (Verb)
Meaning
Remove color from; "The sun bleached the red shirt".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- A strong detergent decolourized the once vibrant fabric of the tablecloth.
- Numerous cycles in the washing machine decolourized the already faded t-shirt.
- Rays from the scorching sun began to decolourize the ancient tapestry hanging in the window.
- Soaking the garment in bleach ultimately decolourized the dark stain on the fabric.
- Long periods of direct sunlight decolourized the once bright paint on the exterior walls.
Synonyms
- Discolorise
- Decolor
- Discolourise
- Decolourise
- Decolour
- Bleach
- Decolorise
- Bleach Out
- Decolorize
- Discolorize