B2 noun Neutral

bleach

/bliːtʃ/

A strong chemical substance, usually containing chlorine, used for whitening fabrics or surfaces and for killing bacteria. It functions by removing color through oxidation and is a staple in both domestic cleaning and industrial processes.

Beispiele

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1

I accidentally spilled a drop of bleach on my blue jeans, leaving a white spot.

I accidentally spilled a drop of bleach on my blue jeans, leaving a white spot.

2

The facility guidelines dictate that all surfaces must be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution daily.

The facility guidelines dictate that all surfaces must be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution daily.

3

The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.

The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bleach
Verb
bleach
Adjektiv
bleached
Verwandt
bleaching agent
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Merkhilfe

Remember that bleach makes things 'Bright' and 'Light'. Both words start with 'B' and 'L', just like the word bLeach.

Schnelles Quiz

If you want to get those white shirts perfectly clean, you might need to add a little ______ to the wash.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bleach

Beispiele

1

I accidentally spilled a drop of bleach on my blue jeans, leaving a white spot.

everyday

I accidentally spilled a drop of bleach on my blue jeans, leaving a white spot.

2

The facility guidelines dictate that all surfaces must be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution daily.

formal

The facility guidelines dictate that all surfaces must be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution daily.

3

The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.

informal

The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.

4

Sodium hypochlorite is the primary active ingredient in most commercial liquid bleach products.

academic

Sodium hypochlorite is the primary active ingredient in most commercial liquid bleach products.

5

The supplier confirmed that the bulk order of industrial bleach will be delivered by Friday.

business

The supplier confirmed that the bulk order of industrial bleach will be delivered by Friday.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
bleach
Verb
bleach
Adjektiv
bleached
Verwandt
bleaching agent

Häufige Kollokationen

diluted bleach diluted bleach
household bleach household bleach
smell of bleach smell of bleach
chlorine bleach chlorine bleach
concentrated bleach concentrated bleach

Häufige Phrasen

bleach out

to remove color from something

sun-bleached

whitened or lightened by exposure to sunlight

bleach a bone

to whiten a bone through chemical or natural processes

Wird oft verwechselt mit

bleach vs beach

Beach is a sandy shore by the ocean; bleach is a chemical cleaner.

bleach vs breach

Breach refers to a gap or a violation of a contract or security.

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Nutzungshinweise

When used as a noun, bleach is typically uncountable, referring to the liquid substance. You can use 'a bottle of bleach' or 'some bleach' to specify quantity.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often misspell the word as 'beach' due to similar pronunciation. Also, remember that bleach is a harsh chemical and shouldn't be confused with mild detergents.

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Merkhilfe

Remember that bleach makes things 'Bright' and 'Light'. Both words start with 'B' and 'L', just like the word bLeach.

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Wortherkunft

From the Old English 'blǣcan', meaning to make white or to fade, related to the German 'bleichen'.

Grammatikmuster

Uncountable noun (usually) Can be used as a collective noun for different types (bleaches) Often functions as an attributive noun (e.g., bleach bottle)
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Kultureller Kontext

In many cultures, the distinct smell of bleach is strongly associated with clinical cleanliness and sterile environments like hospitals.

Schnelles Quiz

If you want to get those white shirts perfectly clean, you might need to add a little ______ to the wash.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: bleach

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and

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for

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A1

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he

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