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Bleach
01
lixívia, alvejante
a strong chemical compound used for removing stains, whitening clothes, and disinfecting surfaces
02
branqueamento, descoloração
the whiteness that results from removing the color from something
03
branqueamento, descoloração
the act of whitening something by bleaching it (exposing it to sunlight or using a chemical bleaching agent)
to bleach
01
descolorir, clarear
to use chemicals to lighten or remove the color from hair
Transitive: to bleach sth
Exemplos
She used a special conditioner after bleaching her hair to keep it healthy.
Ela usou um condicionador especial depois de descolorir o cabelo para mantê-lo saudável.
He bleached his hair blonde before the summer vacation.
Ele clareou o cabelo loiro antes das férias de verão.
02
descolorir, clarear
to become lighter in color or lose pigmentation
Intransitive
Exemplos
Over time, the fabric bleaches in the sun, gradually fading from its original vibrant hue to a lighter shade.
Com o tempo, o tecido desbota ao sol, passando gradualmente de seu tom vibrante original para um tom mais claro.
As the wood ages, it naturally bleaches, turning from a rich brown to a pale gray.
À medida que a madeira envelhece, ela naturalmente desbota, passando de um marrom rico para um cinza pálido.
03
branquear, descolorir
to make something lighter or whiter, usually with chemicals or by exposure to the sun
Transitive
Exemplos
The sun has bleached the paint on the fence over the years.
O sol desbotou a tinta na cerca ao longo dos anos.
The wood was bleached to give it a lighter, more natural look.
A madeira foi branqueada para dar um aspecto mais claro e natural.
04
branquear, descolorir
to clean something and remove stains, often using chemicals
Exemplos
She bleached the towels to remove the stains.
Ela clareou as toalhas para remover as manchas.
The cleaner bleached the sink to make it spotless.
O limpador alvejou a pia para deixá-la impecável.
05
branquear, esvaziar
to remove the deeper meaning, character, or impact of something, making it seem dull or less significant
Exemplos
The article bleached the true impact of the event.
O artigo clareou o verdadeiro impacto do evento.
His writing was bleached of any personal style.
Sua escrita foi branqueada de qualquer estilo pessoal.
