bleaching
bleach-ing
noun
The process or result of making something lighter or white, especially by chemical means.
"Coral bleaching is a major environmental concern."
verb
The action of making something lighter or white, often using chemicals or sunlight.
"She is bleaching her hair to a lighter shade."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: bleach, bleaching agent, whitener, blanching agent, decolour, discolourise, decolorise, discolorise, bleach out, decolourise, decolourize, decolorize