Bleach

Bleach

v. t.

imp. & p. p. Bleached; p. pr. & vb. n. Bleaching

  1. To make white, or whiter; to remove the color, or stains, from; to blanch; to whiten.
    The destruction of the coloring matters attached to the bodies to be bleached is effected either by the action of the air and light, of chlorine, or of sulphurous acid.
    — Ure.
    Immortal liberty, whose look sublime Hath bleached the tyrant's cheek in every varying clime.

Bleach

v. i.
  1. To grow white or lose color; to whiten.