bleach
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
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.
The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.
The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Remember that bleach makes things 'Bright' and 'Light'. Both words start with 'B' and 'L', just like the word bLeach.
Quiz rápido
If you want to get those white shirts perfectly clean, you might need to add a little ______ to the wash.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bleach
Exemplos
I accidentally spilled a drop of bleach on my blue jeans, leaving a white spot.
everydayI accidentally spilled a drop of bleach on my blue jeans, leaving a white spot.
The facility guidelines dictate that all surfaces must be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution daily.
formalThe facility guidelines dictate that all surfaces must be wiped down with a 10% bleach solution daily.
The bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.
informalThe bathroom smells like bleach because I just finished scrubbing the tiles.
Sodium hypochlorite is the primary active ingredient in most commercial liquid bleach products.
academicSodium hypochlorite is the primary active ingredient in most commercial liquid bleach products.
The supplier confirmed that the bulk order of industrial bleach will be delivered by Friday.
businessThe supplier confirmed that the bulk order of industrial bleach will be delivered by Friday.
Sinônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Beach is a sandy shore by the ocean; bleach is a chemical cleaner.
Breach refers to a gap or a violation of a contract or security.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Remember that bleach makes things 'Bright' and 'Light'. Both words start with 'B' and 'L', just like the word bLeach.
Origem da palavra
From the Old English 'blǣcan', meaning to make white or to fade, related to the German 'bleichen'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many cultures, the distinct smell of bleach is strongly associated with clinical cleanliness and sterile environments like hospitals.
Quiz rápido
If you want to get those white shirts perfectly clean, you might need to add a little ______ to the wash.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: bleach
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