Whiten (Verb)
Meaning
Turn white; "This detergent will whiten your laundry".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- The teeth whitening toothpaste can effectively whiten stained teeth.
- Exposure to the intense sunlight began to whiten the once-vibrant graffiti.
- Certain shampoos claim to whiten gray hair by gradually removing impurities.
- Some laundry detergents are specifically designed to whiten and brighten yellowed fabrics.
- Applying a hydrogen peroxide solution can help whiten and disinfect old piano keys.