Bleaching

(n) //ˈbliːtʃɪŋ//

Meaning

The process of making something whiter or lighter, especially by chemical action or exposure to the sun

Pronunciation

UK /ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/

US /ˈbliːtʃɪŋ/

Example Sentences

Rising ocean temperatures cause a process called coral bleaching, which turns the coral white and can kill it.

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