decolour

/di:'kʌlə/ Cách viết khác : (decolour) /di:'kʌlə/ (decolorize) /di:'kʌləraiz/ (decolouri

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Word: Decolour

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To remove color from something, making it lighter or changing it to a different color. For example, the sun can decolour a bright red shirt, causing it to look faded or washed out.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "decolour" when talking about something that has lost its color or when you are describing an action that causes color to be removed.
• It is often used in contexts related to fading due to sunlight, washing, or chemical reactions.

Example:

• "After weeks in the sun, the vibrant blue fabric began to decolour, turning a pale shade of sky blue."

Advanced Usage:

• In more technical contexts, "decolour" can refer to processes in chemistry where color is removed from a substance, such as in the purification of water or other liquids.

Word Variants:

• Decolouration (noun): The process of removing color.
  • Example: The decolouration of the painting made it less valuable.
• Decoloured (adjective): Describing something that has lost its color.
  • Example: The decoloured walls looked dull and uninviting.

Different Meanings:

• While "decolour" generally refers to the removal of color, it can also suggest a decrease in vibrancy or liveliness in a more abstract sense, such as "decolouring" someone’s mood or spirit.

Synonyms:

• Fade
• Bleach
• Wash out
• Dull

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "decolour," but you can use phrases like:
  • "Faded away" (to lose color or vitality).

Summary:

"Decolour" is a verb that means to remove color from something, often making it lighter or less vibrant. It can be used in everyday contexts, particularly regarding clothing or fabric, and can also apply to more technical situations.

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Verb

1. remove color from
   • The sun bleached the red shirt