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decolourize

/di:'kʌlə/ Cách viết khác : (decolour) /di:'kʌlə/ (decolorize) /di:'kʌləraiz/ (decolouri
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Explanation of "Decolourize"

Definition:
The verb "decolourize" means to remove color from something. This often refers to making something lighter or completely colorless.

Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, "decolourize" can refer to chemical processes in laboratories, where a substance is treated to remove its color, often to analyze its components or to purify it.

Word Variants:
  • Decolourization (noun): The process of removing color.
    Example: The decolourization of the fabric was necessary before dyeing it again.

  • Decolourized (adjective): Referring to something that has had its color removed.
    Example: The decolourized paper was ready for printing.

Different Meanings:

While "decolourize" primarily refers to removing color, it can also imply making something less vibrant or dull in terms of appearance.

Synonyms:
  • Bleach
  • Whiten
  • Fade
  • Lighten
  • Decolor (American English spelling)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that directly use "decolourize." However, you might encounter phrases like: - "Dull down" - to make something less exciting or vibrant.
Example: The constant criticism seemed to dull down her enthusiasm.

Summary:

"Decolourize" is a useful verb for describing the action of removing color from objects.

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

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